Latin America - Colombia

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

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Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría’s multidisciplinary practice is highly active in representing technology and media companies in transactional and regulatory matters. The group also advises clients from a diverse range of industry sectors on data privacy and consumer protection-related issues. The team is led jointly by corporate heavyweight Martín Acero; competition and TMT partner Diego Cardona; and IP and regulatory specialist Mauricio Patiño.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team has extensive expertise in the area, not only from the perspective of an external advisor, but also with the experience that the team brings from having worked in the public sector that regulates TMT.’

  • ‘We value the team for the availability and sensitivity with which they deal with issues.’

Key clients

  • Goldman Sachs
  • Visa
  • Nokia Solutions and Networks Colombia
  • Whirlpool
  • RCN Televisión
  • Livemood
  • La Rayada
  • Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Cartagena (SPRC)
  • Cardenas Marketing Network
  • Expedia Colombia

Work highlights

  • Representing Goldman Sachs, as lender, in the financing of one of the largest Colombian fintechs.
  • Acting for Visa in an ongoing preliminary investigation by the Colombian Competition Authority relating to the market for payment systems in cross-border transactions.
  • Advising Nokia Solutions and Networks Colombia on various aspects of its operations in Colombia, including data protection and regulatory matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Martín Acero, Diego Cardona, Mauricio Patiño