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Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Colombia

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Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

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The Banking, Finance and Capital Markets area provides advice in financial transaction and in regulatory issues to financial entities, as well as to sponsors and borrowers, in each case local and foreign.

In relation to its participation in financial transactions, the firm has broad experience in banking, capital market and structured finance transactions. Among such transactions, we can mention the following, for which there are specialized lawyers in each of the jurisdictions:

  • Project financing;
  • Corporate financing, including acquisition financing;
  • Asset financing, including aircraft financing;
  • Debt and equity issuances in both local and international markets;
  • Structuring Collateral
  • Financial due diligence in respect of both banking and non banking entities;
  • Structuring of mutual investment funds and private equity funds;
  • Securitizations and creation of structured instruments;
  • Derivative transactions

Clients (24)

  • Interamerican Development Bank
  • Goldman Sachs & Co
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
  • Cintra
  • Bancolombia
  • JP Morgan
  • Banco de Bogotá
  • Banco Santander
  • Corpbanca/ Itau
  • Corficolombia
  • Fondo de Deuda Senior CAF Ashmore
  • Grupo Argos
  • Brookfield Asset Management
  • Bank of America
  • BNP Paribas
  • ING Bank
  • Citibank
  • BlackRock
  • Credit Suisse AG
  • Termoyopal Generación 2 SAS ESP and Central Termoeléctrica E
  • Nomura Corporate Funding Americas
  • Itaú
  • Corporación Interamericana para el Financiamiento de Infraes
  • United Airlines

Industries (10)

  • Banks
  • Construction & Materials
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Colombia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría possesses a highly active team with solid knowledge of project finance mandates in Colombia. The financial department is experienced in assisting clients with significant banking issues, and is often retained to represent both Colombian and international financial institutions and cross-border corporate borrowers hailing from industries such as telecommunications and energy.

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Strengths

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  • They have deep knowledge of complex financing matters and a team enjoying a high level of local legal knowledge and cross-border experience between New York and Colombia.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Juan Fernando Gaviria
    Juan Fernando Gaviria

    Juan Fernando Gaviria

    Co-head of the department Juan Fernando Gaviria is sought after by clients for his expertise in project and acquisition finance mandates in Colombia.

    • Juan Fernando Gaviria is a very hands-on partner, a prominent lawyer in the Colombian banking and finance domain, and consistently provides excellent client service.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Hernando Padilla
    Hernando Padilla

    Hernando Padilla

    Co-head of department Hernando Padilla joins the rankings this year after being highlighted for his activity on acquisition finance mandates and credit facilities in Colombia’s energy sector.

    • Working with Hernando Padilla is a pleasure. We always recommend him. He’s highly business-oriented, and focused on closing deals while protecting the client’s interests. He is truly invaluable.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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