Lawyers at Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría are ‘always attentive to the needs of the case’, according to satisfied clients. The team continues to increase its market share of international arbitration proceedings, where it stands out for its ability to leverage its international offices in Chile and Peru — as well its formal partnership with Iberian firm Uría Menéndez — to secure roles on prominent, cross-border disputes. The ’supremely attentive’ Héctor Hernández maintains a broad dispute resolution practice, with strong skill sets in both judicial and arbitral disputes. Among his recent work, Hernández has been particularly active in arbitrations concerning the energy and infrastructures spheres of late. Julio César González, who co-heads the dispute resolution group alongside Hernández, also handles a significant volume of arbitration cases. Sources additionally single out principal associates Juan Sebastián Arias (‘very clear in his advice’) and Santiago Cruz Mantilla (’excellent lawyer’), along with fellow principal Alejandra Gómez. Since publication, Arias has been raised to the partnership - effective as of December 2023.

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‘The PPU team is quite competent, clearing up doubts and taking action with the required proactivity and efficiency. As a client, I feel safe and well represented by the team.’
‘The firm's lawyers have great professionalism, are always attentive to the needs of the case, and always have a strategy to deal with the case.’
‘Associate Juan Sebastián Arias seemed to me very clear in his advice.’
‘We appreciate the team for the quality of its work, promptness and good command of English.’
‘Varied experience in different forms of dispute resolution (domestic litigation, domestic arbitration, international arbitration). Good command of English.’
‘Héctor Hernández is supremely attentive to our affairs, while associates Santiago Cruz Mantilla and Juan Sebastián Arias are excellent lawyers.’