Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
Lawyers at Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría are ‘fast and precise in their responses and analysis’, according to sources. The full-service practice advises on a wide scope of planning and real estate law, from zoning and environmental law issues through to land disposals and acquisitions, and lease agreements. High-profile department head Juan Carlos Rocha is recommended for his ’innovation and legal creativity’; he is advising Carvajal Propiedades e Inversiones on several transactional and zoning matters regarding real properties located in Bogotá, Yumbo and Cali. Senior associate Jaime Andrés Ramírez D, who is an ‘excellent strategist’, provides support. Senior associate Diana Lozano left the firm in March 2023.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team stands out for its in-depth knowledge of the applicable regulations and developments in jurisprudence, with permanent alerts and updates to clients on the matters that clients are most interested in. The team is well formed and shows a permanent willingness to deal with customer issues.’
- ‘Juan Carlos Rocha is an excellent lawyer who knows his clients' business, which allows him to advise with innovation and legal creativity. Associate Jaime Ramírez is an excellent strategist and knowledgeable about real estate and urban planning issues.’
- ‘The team is led by Juan Carlos Rocha, who is highly respected in the market and possesses extensive knowledge and experience. He is permanently involved in the matters that we entrust to him and is always next to his team during all the consultancies.’
- ‘The team provides excellent and efficient legal advice, which is tailored to the interests of the client.’
- ‘A large office that is characterised by its ability to provide — across multiple sectors — all possible legal solutions necessary to clients. In our opinion, Juan Carlos Rocha stands out in the market because, despite his high role in PPU, he continues to serve his clients directly.’
- ‘The assigned professionals are competent, expert, fast and precise in their responses and analysis, with a high level of knowledge in their subject.’
- ‘Lawyers stand out for their unique background, their assertiveness in analysis, total dedication to the client and their ability to achieve results, particularly Juan Carlos Rocha.’
Key clients
- Carvajal Propiedades e Inversiones
- Fondo de Capital Privado Fondo Inmobiliario Colombia (FIC)
- Gramalote Colombia
- Anglogold Ashanti / Minera de Cobre Quebradona
- Grupo Energía Bogotá
- Ripley Internacional
- Fondo de Inversión Colectiva Inmobiliaria Sirenta
- Bavaria & CIA
- Uriel Renovables
- Alvarez Velez
Work highlights
- Advised Bavaria on the acquisition of nine real estate properties where it is developing a new brewery factory in Colombia; the team also advised on the zoning and planning permits required for developing the factory.
- Advised Carvajal Propiedades e Inversiones on transactional, real estate and zoning matters concerning the development of many real estate projects around several municipalities in Colombia.
- Advised Fondo de Capital Privado Fondo Inmobiliario Colombia (FIC) on agreements for developing offices and retail buildings in Medellín.
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Practice head
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Juan Carlos Rocha