Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría draws heavily on its competition and IP lawyers to handle mandates across the telecoms, media, and technology sectors. The firm also maintains a strong presence in data protection matters, acting for clients in all key industry segments. Regulatory partner Diego Cardona is noted for his experience advising TMT clients on competition and consumer protection issues, and co-heads the interdisciplinary department alongside Gerardo Flórez, who splits his practice between IP, life sciences and TMT work.
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Key clients
- <p>Visa</p>
- <p>Iliad / Altas Investissement</p>
- <p>RCN Televisión</p>
- <p>Whirlpool Colombia</p>
- <p>Expedia Inc.</p>
- <p>Ringana</p>
- <p>Vela Software International Inc.</p>
- <p>Adelante Soluciones Financieras (ADDI)</p>
- <p>Amazon Web Services, Inc.</p>
- <p>Tecnoglass Inc. and Tecnoglass</p>
- <p>MercadoLibre Colombia</p>
Work highlights
Represented Visa in an ongoing investigation by the Colombian Competition Authority concerning the non-present payments system in cross-border transactions.
Advised Atlas on legal matters related to its proposed takeover of Millicom International Cellular.
Advised RCN Televisión on various competition and regulatory matters related to its business activities.
Practice head
Diego Cardona; Gerardo Flórez