Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría’s public law practice is closely aligned to its projects offering, with the group noted for its handling of public law-related transactions, including PPP contracts and purchase agreements. The team also advises on public procurement and contentious matters. Infrastructure and projects specialist Jorge Di Terlizzi co-heads the department alongside Carlos Padilla, who specialises in infrastructure, PPP and IT projects. Key associates include Camilo Forero, who advises on infrastructure, projects and public law; and Santiago Cruz, who focuses on dispute resolution.
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‘They have an interdisciplinary team that, in addition to public law, can provide support on any area of law that a company requires. Great commitment to work and depth in the results.’
‘The relationship with the client is very good, based on respect, timely attention and depth of knowledge of the issues.’
‘We recommend the group for its transfer of knowledge to the client in an empathetic and effective way. Also for its timely advice and strategy development.’
Key clients
- China Harbour Engineering Corporation
- Idestra
- Grupo Aeroportuario del Caribe (Barranquilla Airport Concessionaire)
- Sociedad Aeroportuaria del Caribe (Cartagena Airport Concessionaire)
- Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Barranquilla
- Concesionaria Ruta del Cacao
- Cintra Infraestructuras and Cintra Global
- Vinci Highways and Vinci Concessions
- Constructora Conconcreto
- Acciona Concesiones
- Mercantil Colpatria
- Servicios Postales Nacionales
Work highlights
- Advising Grupo Aeroportuario del Caribe on the performance of the concession agreement of Barranquilla International Airport, including on the negotiation of the rebalancing of the concession agreement due to the negative economic effects caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Advising Sociedad Aeroportuaria del Caribe on the performance of the concession agreement of the Cartagena International Airport, including on the extension of the concession agreement term.
- Advising China Harbour Engineering Company on the unsolicited PPP proposal for the construction of the second tunnel of the La Línea Project, among the largest road tunnels in Colombia.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jorge Di Terlizzi, Carlos Padilla