About

Provided by Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

Our practice area is highly specialized in Corporate and M&A matters. Its lawyers have been involved in complex transactions and are renowned for providing creative and efficient legal advice. In addition to delivering timely advice and practical solutions to clients facing a wide variety of legal and business challenges, PPU provides multinational companies with high quality services as a consequence of its extensive international practice. Our practice area provides corporate clients with all the tools needed to manage both the day-to-day matters and the strategic issues that may arise from each transaction, merger or acquisition. PPU offers its clients legal advice in different fields, such as:

  • Corporate structuring and incorporation of investment vehicles
  • Formation of private equity funds
  • Preparation and negotiation of commercial contracts
  • Permanent assistance in corporate matters
  • Legal advice in connection to Corporate Governance
  • Domestic and international transactions and due diligence processes
  • Business reorganizations, integrations, mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs and control takeovers
  • National and cross-border mergers and acquisitions
  • Structuring and execution of public offerings

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Colombia
1
Band 1
What the Team is Known For

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is an esteemed transactional heavyweight that is often retained by major Colombian and international companies acting as both buyers and sellers on cross-border acquisitions. The firm's noteworthy expertise encompasses corporate structuring for investments in the Latin American region as well as drafting sophisticated joint ventures and other commercial agreements. The department's clients hail from industries including oil and gas, insurance, and transport.

Work Highlights

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  • Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría advised Grupo Bancolombia on its joint venture with Patria Investments for the management and development of a platform of alternative assets.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Martín Acero
E
Martín Acero
E
Eminent Practitioners

Eminent practitioner Martín Acero continues to be held in high regard by observers of the Colombian corporate market.

"Martín Acero is an excellent professional with extensive knowledge in corporate matters and wide recognition and reputation in the field."

Claudia Barrero
2
Claudia Barrero
2
Band 2

Prominent lawyer Claudia Barrero is often seen leading notable work in the Colombian corporate realm, including acquisitions, sales, and mergers.

"Claudia Barrero is an excellent practitioner."

Felipe Cuberos
3
Felipe Cuberos
3
Band 3

Felipe Cuberos boasts extensive experience in advising clients on corporate mandates in Colombia.

"Felipe Cuberos shows excellent professionalism, knowledge of corporate issues, commitment, professional ethics, and adept executive management in all situations encountered during consultancy."

Hernando Padilla
4
Hernando Padilla
4
Band 4

Hernando Padilla is regularly sought after to assist with the acquisition of minority and majority stakes in companies. He has experience advising national and international clients hailing from a wide range of industries, including the finance, infrastructure, and pharmaceutical sectors.

"Hernando Padilla assists us with all our negotiations. He gives us a lot of peace of mind because he is very technical and supports his agreements in negotiations with logic and focus."

Nicolás Tirado
5
Nicolás Tirado
5
Band 5

Dynamic partner Nicolás Tirado is recognised for his notable activity in the Colombian corporate arena. He boasts expertise in assisting with M&A deals, joint venture agreements, and corporate restructurings.

"Nicolás Tirado offers a very strong level of service and commercial awareness, and is certainly our go-to person to solve our corporate and M&A needs."

Ranked Lawyers at
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

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Colombia

Corporate/M&A

Martín Acero
E
Martín Acero
E
Eminent Practitioners
Claudia Barrero
2
Claudia Barrero
2
Band 2
Felipe Cuberos
3
Felipe Cuberos
3
Band 3
Hernando Padilla
4
Hernando Padilla
4
Band 4
Nicolás Tirado
5
Nicolás Tirado
5
Band 5

Members

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Clients

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Acesco

Brookfield Asset Management

Danone

Disan Colombia

Fondo Privado de Capital - Fondo Inmobiliario Colombia

Frescongelados Panettiere S.A.

General Atlantic

Grupo Argos

Grupo Energía Bogotá S.A. E.S.P.

Hennes & Mauritz- H&M

Hocol

IAMSA

Mesoamérica

Mutua Madrileña

OAC

Orden Hospitalaria San Juan de Dios

Owen Illinois

Puerto Las Americas Holdings S.A.S

Ripley S.A.

Royal Vopak

Sumitomo Chemical Corporation

Sun International

Win Sports

Industries

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Banks

Commercial & Professional Services

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Government

Health Care

Media

Real Estate

Real Estate Finance

Transportation