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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‘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.’
Key clients
- Grupo Aeroportuario del Caribe
- Concesionaria Ruta del Cacao
Work highlights
Represented GAC Concessionaire in an arbitral dispute against ANI regarding the early termination of the Barranquilla Airport concession agreement, among other issues.
Practice head
Jorge Di Terlizzi; Carlos Padilla