Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

According to satisfied clients, Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría’s corporate and M&A offering is unique for its combination of ‘technical rigour, deep knowledge of the business environment, and genuine client proximity’. The full-service practice supports on a wide range of M&A, spin-offs, restructurings, public offerings and private equity matters, while its international platform — which includes a partnership with Spain-headquartered Uría Menéndez — positions it well for cross-border transactions. Department co-head Martín Acero is an ’exceptional lawyer with a comprehensive vision of the law’; he recently advised Vision Sports & Entertainment on the acquisition of a 99.06% stake in Club Deportivo La Equidad Seguros from la Equidad Seguros and related parties. Fellow co-head Claudia Barrero is also highly sought after for corporate deals and advised Grupo Argos on the highly publicised share exchanges executed by Grupo Argos, Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana, Grupo Nutresa, Jaime Gilinski Bacal and IHC Capital Holding. Among the team’s other headline-grabbing matters, Felipe Cuberos advised Fresenius Medical Care Colombia on the sale of all of its shares to Group DaVita. Additional key partners include Colombia office director Hernando Padilla, who specialises in corporate, M&A, private equity, and cross-border work; Juan Carlos Rocha, whose focus spans corporate and real estate law; and Nicolás Tirado, who handles corporate, M&A, and insolvency matters. Recommended associates include principal Juan Guillermo Nur (corporate/M&A); principal David Beltrán (corporate/private equity/corporate litigation); principal Laura Grisales (corporate/M&A/insolvency); principal Juan José Castaño (corporate/M&A/tax); and senior Natalia Velasco (corporate/M&A).