Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
Noted for its ‘high technical level and great negotiation skills’, Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría fields a full-spectrum projects practice that is composed of lawyers specialised in public procurement processes, public law, infrastructure and project finance. The group acts for an impressive roster of domestic and multinational clients, with experience in representing the full chain of industry stakeholders, from construction companies and government entities, through to major global lenders and institutional investors. Widely acknowledged as a leader in his field, Jorge Di Terlizzi’s broad infrastructure and projects experience encompasses roads, telecoms, energy, airports, and ports, among other spheres. Di Terlizzi co-heads the group alongside project finance expert Juan Fernando Gaviria, corporate and finance specialist Hernando Padilla, and next-generation projects and infrastructure partner Carlos Padilla. Projects and infrastructure associate Camilo Forero is also noted for his focus on state contracting and litigation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘PPU is an ally characterised by its great competitiveness with other big-name firms. It houses a complete and specialised team — both in projects and in other areas — and it provides comprehensive service through physical and technological means.’
- ‘It fully meets our expectations as clients; it leads us to obtain results based on the strategies and leadership of its collaborators.’
‘It is a team with a high technical level and great negotiation skills.’
‘PPU lawyers provide security to us as clients, due to their kindness, personal qualities, and knowledge and experience in the different legal issues. Clear examples are illustrious partners, such as Jorge Di Terlizzi, or associate Camilo Forero —professionals in every sense.’
‘Lawyers are always available to answer queries.’
‘We value the team for its kindness, the quality of time delivered to the client, its completion of work with excellent presentation and quality, knowledge of the topics, and permanent availability.’
Key clients
- John Laing Group
- Grupo Aeroportuario del Caribe
- Concesionaria Ruta del Cacao
- Cintra Global
- Vinci Highways/Vinci Concessions
- Constructora Conconcreto
- Acciona Concesiones
- China Harbour Engineering Corporation
- Idestra
- Fondo de Capital Privado Colombia Infrastructure Equity Fund
- Goldman Sachs
- JP Morgan
- Banco Santander
- Deutsche Bank
- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG)
- SMBC
- Societe Generale
- Credit Agricole – Ca CiB
- Siemens Financial Services
- Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional
- Bancolombia
- Banco Davivienda
- Cititrust Colombia Sociedad Fiduciaria
- IFC
- BID Invest
- CAF
Work highlights
- Advised the joint bookrunners and initial purchasers (Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan) and the lenders (JPMorgan Chase Bank, MUFG, SMBC, Société Générale, CACIB, Siemens Financial Services, FDN, Bancolombia and Banco Davivienda) on the $906m refinancing of the Rumichaca-Pasto toll-road project.
- Provided ongoing advice to Grupo Aeroportuario del Caribe on the concession agreement for Barranquilla International Airport.
- Advised China Harbour Engineering Company and Idestra on the unsolicited PPP proposal for the construction of the second tunnel of the “La Línea Project”.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jorge Di Terlizzi, Juan Fernando Gaviria, Hernando Padilla, Carlos Padilla