Luis Fernando Macias > Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría > Bogota, Colombia > Lawyer Profile

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría’s environmental law team receives plaudits for its ‘practical theoretical knowledge and its knowledge of the client’s projects’. Fielding one of the deepest benches in the market, the full-service practice strikes a balance between contentious and non-contentious work, with strong showings in compliance, due diligence and environmental sanctioning procedures. High-profile expert Luis Fernando Macías spearheads the group and specialises in the full range of environmental law litigation, sanctioning processes and compliance issues; he recently advised ALO Sur on environmental licensing procedures, including successfully appealing the terms of the original approval. The department additionally draws on a strong second line of environmental law-dedicated non-partners including Iván Páez, who was promoted to director in January 2024 and covers litigation and advisory work; principal associate Alexander Acosta, whose ‘great legal knowledge allows him to provide comprehensive solutions’; and senior associate María Alejandra Gómez, who ‘attends to advice with great agility and great legal rigour’.