Armando Lacouture
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & UríaCommended for its ‘excellent experience and management of processes’, Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría’s criminal law and compliance team is well versed in crisis control, criminal litigation and related asset forfeiture and extradition proceedings. Next-generation partner Pamela Alarcón co-heads the department and her practice spans the full scope of contentious and compliance issues, with a focus on economic crime law, as well as corruption and criminal compliance issues. Fellow department co-head Juan Carlos Forero is a criminal law veteran and a former General Attorney of the Nation. Clients also recommend the services of principal associate Armando Lacouture and junior associate Paola Silva.
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Testimonials
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‘This area of PPU has specialised professionals, with great experience and legal criteria. It is a solid team, which responds quickly to queries; attends to judicial processes regularly and generates confidence. The key partner has extensive academic and professional experience.’
‘Juan Carlos Forero: solid legal criteria, deep knowledge in criminal theory and practice, constantly updated on topics of interest to private companies, skills in drawing up strategy in litigation, relevant contacts, skills in constructing the argument.’
‘Paola Silva is responsible and intelligent. Very organised in the management of information. A great researcher. Builds trust. Pamela Alarcón: A compliance expert, with extensive experience in the area. Good interpersonal relationships, interested in new market trends. Builds trust.’
‘Strong points include the capacity of the criminal team, excellent experience and management of processes. Juan Carlos Forero, Paola Silva and Armando Lacouture are excellent professionals.’
‘Excellent level of experience in criminal and compliance matters. Great support from his partner Juan Carlos Forero and his team.’
‘Very good disposition to resolve doubts and answer questions from clients. It is a great support to have the advice of such a professional team in criminal matters that are of the greatest relevance in the decision making of companies.’
‘It is a team with extensive experience that is committed to the client. Key lawyers directly handle the activities, so their advice is more appropriate to the reality and needs of the client.’
‘We value the team for the agility of its work and clear and fast communication.’
Key clients
- Adelante Soluciones Financieras (Addi)
- Organización Terpel
- Procaps
- Diana Corporación
- Accenture
- Cochlear Colombia
- Amadeus TI Group
- Sociedad Aeroportuaria de la Costa
- Husqvarna Colombia
- Compañía Nacional de Levaduras
- Carboquímica
- Compañía Electríca Sochagota
- CI Acepalma
- Plexa
- Canal Extensia América
- Ultracem EF
- Nokia Solutions and Networks Colombia
- Manuelita
- Aceites Manuelita
- Siemens
- Constructora Meléndez
- BBVA
- Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá
- Despegar
- Halliburton Latinamerica
- Opain
- Parque Arauco Colombia
- Renault Sociedad de Fabricación de Automotores
- Quala
- Mansarovar Energy Colombia
- Advent International Colombia
- Agropecuaria Aliar (Fazenda)
- Plastilene
- Credicorp Capital Colombia
Work highlights
- Advised the five companies that comprise the Diana Group on compliance matters and on criminal proceedings concerning offences committed against the company's assets.
- Advised Siemens on compliance issues and corporate best practices.
- Audited Accenture’s money laundering and financing of terrorism risk prevention programme.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Pamela Alarcón
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & UríaPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Juan Carlos Forero, Pamela Alarcón