Noted for its ‘ability to advise from both a legal and business perspective’, Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría houses a diverse real estate practice that is active across the country in real estate and zoning law-related matters. Demonstrating experience across a broad scope of market segments — including housing, retail, offices and mixed-used developments — the group handles the full life cycle of issues from planning and project structuring, through to construction and transactional work. A high-profile sector specialist, Juan Carlos Rocha is widely recognised as a go-to partner for major real estate projects; he is advising Carvajal Propiedades e Inversiones on various transactional and zoning matters regarding real estate development projects located in Bogotá, Yumbo and Cali. Real estate-focused principal associate Jaime Ramírez also provides ’great support’. Former senior associate Sebastian Gallo left to study abroad in August 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is very strong in the real estate area, the partner is very knowledgeable and is supported by very good lawyers. The team moves very fast.’
‘The team’s stands out for its exceptional attention and ability to advise from both a legal and business perspective.’
‘Juan Carlos Rocha is an excellent partner, with great knowledge and negotiation skills. Jaime Ramírez in real estate matters has been a great support for our company in recent years.’
‘I highlight the availability and commitment of the work team to meet the requirements of complex real estate transactions at any time.’
‘The people with whom we have worked have demonstrated great legal knowledge of real estate issues, proposing very efficient solutions to overcome the challenges that these types of transactions bring with them.’
- ‘The team is excellent. Lawyers stand out for their results.’
Key clients
- Carvajal Propiedades e Inversiones
- Parque Arauco Colombia
- Bavaria & Cia
- Avenida Colombia Management Company
- Gramalote Colombia
- Grupo Argos
- Fondo de Inversión Colectiva Inmobiliaria Sirenta
- B-Braun
- Uriel Renovables
- Sociedad Portuaria de Cartagena
Work highlights
- Advising Carvajal Propiedades e Inversiones on various transactional and zoning matters regarding real estate development projects located in Bogotá, Yumbo and Cali.
- Advising Parque Arauco on the acquisition of a 51% interest in a vehicle that owns and controls more than 19,000 m2 in the Centro Comercial Titan Plaza shopping centre in Bogotá.
- Acting for Bavaria & Cia on the purchase, development, construction and operation of a brewery factory on the northern coast of Colombia.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Jaime Ramírez
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & UríaPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Juan Carlos Rocha