Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría’s projects team is ‘characterised by its commitment to supporting transactions’, according to clients. The interdisciplinary practice leverages expertise from across the firm’s finance, public law, and infrastructure groups and is recognised for its broad sector focus, which takes in project finance, public procurement, concession liquidations and dispute resolution. Widely revered as an expert in infrastructure and public law, Jorge Di Terlizzi contributes extensive experience in construction and finance-related matters; he recently advised Grupo Aeroportuario del Caribe on the liquidation stage of the Barranquilla Airport Concession Agreement following an early termination event. Banking and finance head Juan Fernando Gaviria is a go-to name for project finance, where sources laud him as ’the ideal lawyer for complex matters’. Rounding out the trio of department co-heads is Carlos Padilla, who specialises in infrastructure, PPPs and IT projects. The group further draws on Ana Gabriela Franco, who was promoted to senior associate in January 2025 and specialises in infrastructure and projects; and banking and finance-focused lawyer, Juliana Pérez, who was promoted to senior associate in March 2025 and supports on project finance. Associate practice co-ordinator Daniela Mejía left the firm in 2024.
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‘The team is characterised by its commitment to supporting transactions, as well as the quality of the work it provides to clients.’
‘Lawyers stand out for their character and quality when carrying out the activities requested by their clients for the respective transactions.’
- ‘Juan Fernando Gaviria is outstanding. His team is very good, and he is the ideal lawyer for complex matters.’
‘We highlight Juan Carlos Padilla and Ana Gabriela Franco for their experience.’
Key clients
- Concesionaria Ruta del Cacao
- Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria
- Banco Santander
- Scotiabank Colpatria
- Bancolombia
- Grupo Aeroportuario del Caribe
- Sociedad Aeroportuaria de la Costa
- JPMorgan Chase Bank
- Goldman Sachs & Co
- Clifford Capital
- ING Bank
Work highlights
Acted as local counsel to the lenders on a financing to port concessionaire, Sociedad Puerto Industrial Aguadulce.
Advised Grupo Aeroportuario del Caribe on the liquidation stage of the Barranquilla Airport concession agreement, following an early termination event.
Advised Sociedad Aeroportuaria de la Costa on the structuring of an unsolicited PPP proposal for the expansion of Rafael Núñez Cartagena Airport.
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Practice head
Jorge Di Terlizzi; Juan Fernando Gaviria; Carlos Padilla