Lawyers at Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría are praised for their ‘availability to assist clients whenever needed’. The interdisciplinary team mainly advises concessionaires and construction companies on regulatory matters, infrastructure projects and public law disputes. Infrastructure and projects partner Carlos Padilla — valued for his ’comprehensive business perspective’ — co-heads the department together with Jorge Di Terlizzi, who also specialises in infrastructure and projects-related work. The group additionally draws on litigator Juan Sebastián Arias, who was promoted to partner in January 202; and intermediate associate Ana Gabriela Franco, who sits in the infrastructure and projects team.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team has extensive experience in the sector and is familiar with cases applicable to any situation. The in-house lawyers are young but knowledgeable about the sector and provide the extra value the partners need to shine.’

  • ‘Carlos Padilla is a highly experienced individual, always willing to address issues as clearly as possible and address weaknesses to turn them into strengths. Juan Sebastián Arias is an expert in procedure and courts, eager to work and contribute his ideas.’

  • ‘The team stands out for the experience of Carlos Padilla and Ana Gabriela Franco.’

  • ‘The PPU team is highly qualified and understands the legally complex matters we entrust to it. The PPU team compares favourably with teams at other law firms due to its qualifications, proximity to clients, and ongoing availability to address the client's needs.’

  • ‘Lawyers stand out for their proximity to the client, availability to assist clients whenever needed. Openness to receiving client feedback when any area for improvement is identified.’

  • ‘We require firms to have extensive knowledge of Law 80 and Infrastructure Law 1682. In PPU's case, it demonstrates extensive knowledge of these laws, in addition to its business perspective. Given its strength in other areas of law, it also reinforces its advice with a global perspective when necessary.’

Key clients

  • Grupo Aeroportuario del Caribe
  • Concesionaria Ruta del Cacao
  • Concesionaria Ruta Bogotá Norte
  • Concesionaria Rutas del Valle
  • Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Barranquilla
  • Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Buenaventura
  • Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Cartagena
  • Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Santa Marta

Work highlights

Represented GAC Concessionaire in an arbitral dispute against ANI regarding the early termination of the Barranquilla Airport concession agreement, among other issues.
Advised GAC Concessionaire on its insolvency process.
Represented Concesionaria Rutas del Valle in a dispute against ANI related to the scope of work set forth in the concession agreement.

Practice head

Jorge Di Terlizzi; Carlos Padilla