Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

Clients of Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría’s arbitration team reserve particular praise for its ability to ‘always go the extra mile to provide outstanding service’. A strong performer in domestic arbitrations, the group also possesses international arbitration experience; notably, its formal partnership with Iberian firm Uría Menéndez is a significant asset in the latter sphere. In a highlight example of its recent international arbitration work, dispute resolution specialist Julio César González teamed up with Juan Sebastián Arias (who was promoted to partner in December 2023) to act as co-counsel, together with Uría Menéndez, to represent Canal Extensia in ICSID investment arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Colombia. González and Arias co-head the overarching dispute resolution department together with Héctor Hernández, whose broad expertise spans cases before both national and international arbitral tribunals. The group also benefits from a capable band of associates including principal Santiago Cruz Mantilla, who has supported on cases under ICC and CCB rules; and intermediate Esteban Lagos, who keeps busy advising on a mix of judicial and arbitral disputes.

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Testimonials

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‘It is a good team that is always available to serve the client. Lawyers are committed to their cases and go beyond what is requested.’
‘The team is good at client service.’
‘It demonstrates a very efficient team organisation that allows us to feel confident in the support we receive from each of its lawyers in the different cases in which the team represents us.’
‘We feel that PPU attorneys always go the extra mile to provide outstanding service. They go beyond what is expressly requested and provide us with very complete analyses of the developments that arise in our cases.’
‘Lawyers provide excellent client service, always being available for any concerns we may have. I would highlight Julio César González, Santiago Cruz Mantilla and Esteban Lagos.’
‘The team possesses great technical knowledge and provides timely responses.’
‘Lawyers like Julio César González, Héctor Hernández, Juan Sebastián Aras and Santiago Cruz Mantilla have excellent knowledge and also excellent personal qualities.’

Key clients

Canal Extensia
Grupo Aeroportuario del Caribe
Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Buenaventura
Constructora LHS
Frontera Energy Colombia
Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional
Concesionaria Ruta del Cacao
RCN televisión
TIS Productions
VP Ingenergía

Work highlights

Represented Canal Extensia, as co-counsel alongside Uría Menéndez, in ICSID investment arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Colombia.
Represented Grupo Aeroportuario del Caribe in a domestic arbitration initiated against ANI concerning the concession agreement for Barranquilla International Airport.
Represented Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Buenaventura in an arbitral dispute initiated by OPP Graneles, related to the performance of a lease and port operation agreement.