The real estate practice at Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is lauded by clients as a ‘first-class multidisciplinary team, providing prompt and diligent service’. The five-lawyer group covers the full industry life cycle, advising on planning and zoning law, development projects, real estate transactions and leasing agreements, while also drawing on the wider firm to offer complementary expertise in M&A, energy and natural resources, and environmental law. Department head Juan Carlos Rocha is widely regarded as a market leader and is praised for his ’outstanding commitment’; he recently advised Zona Franca Metropolitana Usuario Operador on a joint venture agreement with Data Horizon Colombia to extend the Metropolitan Free Trade Zone. Senior associate Jaime Ramírez is also highlighted for his ‘in-depth knowledge of urban planning issues and rural property matters’.
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Testimonials
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‘PPU stands out for its comprehensive approach (strong in technical aspects, specialised in real estate transactions, and with a complementary expertise in environmental, tax, and compliance). We highlight that the partners are always at the forefront of our issues and are leaders in due diligence report formats.’
‘In real estate and urban planning, Juan Carlos Rocha stands out for his outstanding commitment and his efficiency in responding to requests or anticipating issues. Jaime Ramírez, a distinguished senior associate, has in-depth knowledge of urban planning issues and rural property matters.’
‘The team offers personalised attention. Lawyers take care of the legal aspects as well as the business itself. We highlight Juan Carlos Rocha and Jaime Ramírez.’
‘Conducting business in real estate in Colombia requires a very strict knowledge of norms that are continuously changing and PPU manages it perfectly. Lawyers always have an exit to any condition of the business in the most favourable way to the client. They fight to the end on each point.’
‘PPU has a first-class multidisciplinary team, providing prompt and diligent service. Lawyers stand out for their experience, not only in legal matters but also in the business environment.’
‘An interdisciplinary team with extensive knowledge of real estate and urban planning, particularly Jaime Ramirez.’
Key clients
- Carvajal Propiedades e Inversiones
- Zona Franca Metropolitana (Usuario operador)
- Bavaria & Cía
- Avenida Colombia Management Company
- Gramalote Colombia
- Grupo Argos
- Fondo de Inversión Colectiva Inmobiliaria Sirenta
- Constructora Bolívar
- Uriel Renovables
- Hojalata y Laminados
- Inverbosques
Work highlights
Advised Carvajal Propiedades e Inversiones on several transactional and zoning matters regarding properties in Bogotá, Yumbo, and Cali.
Advised Zona Franca Metropolitana Usuario Operador on a joint venture agreement with Data Horizon Colombia to extend the Metropolitan Free Trade Zone.
Advised Inverbosques on the structuring and negotiation of long-term carbon credit purchase agreements resulting from low-carbon emissions in forestry projects in the Amazonian region.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
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Jaime Ramírez
Practice head
Juan Carlos Rocha