Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

The litigation team at Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is unique for its ‘experience, deep knowledge, and excellent service delivery’, according to some. Striking a balance between commercial and administrative law disputes, the group is well positioned to handle the full spectrum of contentious work, with its recent cases involving the construction, real estate, technology, transport, and energy and natural resources sectors, among others. Fielding four partners — which places it among the largest dedicated practices in the market — multinational clients additionally benefit from its close relationship with international firm Uría Menéndez. Julio César González is a key contact for both judicial and arbitral disputes and recently represented Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Cartagena and Terminal de Contenedores de Cartagena in litigation against the Colombian Port Authority concerning the imposition of administrative sanctions. Another seasoned litigator, Héctor Hernández is well versed across a broad scope of commercial, administrative law, competition, IP and labour disputes, among other areas. Rounding out the department co-heads are up-and-coming dispute resolution specialists Juan Sebastián Arias and Santiago Cruz Mantilla. A sizeable band of supporting associates includes Esteban Lagos and Ricardo Valencia, both of whom bring experience in civil, commercial and administrative litigation.