Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría’s interdisciplinary TMT practice is closely aligned with its competition offering, with a focus on regulatory issues and data privacy. Department co-head Diego Cardona divides his time between the competition and TMT teams and brings experience in advising TMT clients on regulatory and administrative law matters. IP partner Gerardo Flórez co-heads the group and is noted for his activity in the technology, advertising and privacy areas. Associate Natalia Castilla left the firm in March 2024.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A very capable team led by Gerardo Flórez. I am surprised by its ability to solve problems and provide solutions. PPU is my number 1 option always in Colombia since Gerardo gives me a lot of security to handle matters for my clients.’

  • ‘Gerardo Flórez is a young partner with extensive knowledge of the matter at hand.’

  • ‘We are a media and entertainment company. We have received advice from PPU on different corporate and commercial issues, related to our activity and businesses for several years, even including tax issues. We have always found receptivity and immediate attention to our requirements.’

  • ‘The team stands out for its knowledge of institutions and its work management. Lawyers demonstrate knowledge and relationship skills.’

  • ‘Excellent professionals. Diego Cardona is always available for any questions or queries. The level of expertise is very high, and Diego, being the partner, always attends to all matters personally. A tremendous team with very high legal quality.’

  • ‘Lawyers personally respond to requests and queries, dedicate quality time to clarifying any doubts, strive to issue concepts of the highest legal quality and strive to know in detail the operation of the business to provide concepts appropriate to the reality of the company.’

Key clients

  • Visa International Service Association
  • RCN Televisión
  • Whirlpool Colombia
  • Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Cartagena
  • Expedia
  • Cardenas Marketing
  • Plastilene
  • Mercadolibre Colombia
  • Televisa – Arochi Lindner
  • Adelante Soluciones Financieras (ADDI)

Work highlights

  • Represented Visa in formal claims filed by the Colombian Competition Authority relating to the market for payment systems in cross-border transactions.
  • Advised RCN Televisión on a unlawful competition claim against one of its main competitors in Colombia.
  • Advised Whirlpool Colombia on the design, structuring and implementation of its personal data programme.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Diego Cardona, Gerardo Flórez