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Our Dispute Resolution team is well-versed in a wide range of industries and areas of the law. Our team is led by two partners who guide eleven qualified associates with valuable experience in these matters. Our main clients are leading players in key industries, including energy and mining, oil and gas, banking and finance, utilities, engineering and construction, retail, real estate, technology and social media. Many of our most prominent clients are multi-national companies.

Our team’s core specialty is twofold. On the one hand, we have robust experience handling arbitration proceedings in Colombia and abroad, under the rules of the world’s leading arbitral institutions. On the other hand, complex litigation in all sort of matters and in virtually every area of the law.

We are equipped to deal with practically every sort of dispute, at any stage of a case. From inception, where we can counsel on risk prevention and management, to completion with a final award or ruling. We are also vastly experienced in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms like mediation and dispute boards.

We have been successful in contractual disputes (e.g. disputes related to commercial agency/distribution contracts, transportation, EPC contracts, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, concession contracts and supply agreements), as well as tort-liability disputes, including class actions (“acciones de grupo”) and actions for the protection of collective rights ("acciones populares").

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Colombia
2
Band 2
What the Team is Known For

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's team of dispute resolution practitioners boasts notable strength in commercial litigation, as well as recognised prowess in arbitration proceedings. Based in Bogotá, the department's know-how encompasses matters of breach of contract, interpretation of concession contracts and land restitution claims. Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is routinely retained by entities that are active in the energy and natural resources, construction and entertainment industries. Ramo, Pay Retailers and Cerro Matoso are among new client wins this year.

Work Highlights

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  • Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría represented Canal Extensia in investment arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Colombia regarding the seizure and subsequent sale of the company's shares in Sociedad de Acueducto, Alcantarillado y Aseo de Barranquilla.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Julio César González
2
Julio César González
2
Band 2

Co-head of department Julio César González is well placed to assist clients from a range of industries with commercial disputes in Colombia, including litigation and arbitration proceedings.

"Julio César González is the best lawyer we have ever worked with. His technical knowledge of laws and regulations and his ability to define strategies along with his business awareness are unmatched."

Héctor Hernández
3
Héctor Hernández
3
Band 3

Bogotá-based partner Héctor Hernández boasts significant expertise in representing clients from the construction, telecommunications and healthcare sectors in local and international arbitration proceedings, especially those under ICC rules.

"Héctor Hernández is an excellent litigation lawyer who offers a very strong level of service and sophistication of work to his clients."

Santiago Cruz
Santiago Cruz
Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch Santiago Cruz remains recognised for his involvement in Colombian dispute resolution. He is regularly sought out by clients from the energy, insurance and technology industries.

"Santiago Cruz is a very strong professional, always providing the best support to his clients."

Ranked Lawyers at
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Colombia

Dispute Resolution

Julio César González
2
Julio César González
2
Band 2
Héctor Hernández
3
Héctor Hernández
3
Band 3
Santiago Cruz
Santiago Cruz
Associates to watch

Members

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Clients

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AMEC Foster Wheeler USA Corp.

ATC Sitios de Colombia S.A.S.

Allergan Colombia S.A.

Amway Colombia

BNP Paribas Colombia Corporación Financiera S.A.

Bureau Veritas Colombia Limitada

Colcapital

Compañía Eléctrica de Sochagota S.A. E.S.P.

Concesionaria Panamericana S.A.S.

Concesionaria Ruta del Cacao S.A.S.

FOXTELECOLOMBIA

FrieslandCampina Nederland B.V.

Frontera Energy Colombia Corp

Inmobiliaria Marvilla S.A.S.

Jaguar Land Rover Colombia S.A.S.

Lazard Colombia S.A.S.

Marvilla Business Center S.A.S.

Mota-Engil Engenharia e Construcao

Mota-Engil Perú

New Granada Energy Corporation

Philip Morris International Management S.A.

Piaggio Group Americas

RCN Television S.A.

Siemens S.A.

Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Cartagena S.A.

Stracon International S.A.C. Sucursal Colombia

Industries

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Charities / Not for Profit

Chemicals

Commercial & Professional Services

Construction & Materials

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Government

Industrial Engineering

Insurance

Media

Mining & Metals

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Private Clients / Individuals

Real Estate

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Telecommunications