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Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

Competition/Antitrust

Latin America Guide 2027 : Colombia


Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

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Provided by Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

Our experience cover all areas of competition law, from preventive advice to representation and defense of clients in administrative punitive procedures for cartels, collusion and other restrictive conduct, including remedies before the relevant courts, as well as Also in procedures of control of national and international concentrations of business with scope in the local markets.

Our practice area is recognized by different national and international professional publications. The study's advice in this area includes, among others, the following aspects:

  • Representation and defense in infringement proceedings against imputations of restrictive practices of competition, such as collusion, business posters and abuse of position of domain, among others.
  • Counselling in investigations initiated by competition authorities, including compensated demarcation or leniency procedures.
  • Representation and defense in merger control procedures and national and international mergers with scope in local markets.
  • Design, implementation and execution of preventive mechanisms, consisting in the elaboration and monitoring of compliance programs, practical guidelines of behaviour, protocols of action and continuous training of managers and employees, among others.

Clients (9)

  • CMPC/ Drypers Andina
  • Konecranes plc
  • Grupo Konectanet
  • Pfizer Inc.
  • Cementos Argos
  • RCN Radio
  • Indumotora
  • Komatsu
  • Visa International Service Association

Industries (10)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Financial Services
  • Forestry & Paper
  • Media
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Transportation
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

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Competition/Antitrust - Colombia

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Philippi Prietocarrizosa DU & Uría is a key full-service firm that is well known in the market for its established competition/antitrust practice in Colombia. The legal team is often found representing both Colombian and international clients in a range of matters, with a particular focus advising on merger control procedures before the SIC.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría represented Visa in an antitrust investigation by the Colombian competition authority regarding cross-border card-not-present payment systems and related competition matters in the payments sector.

Strengths

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  • Competition law consultations always involve market knowledge and business recommendations. With Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría, even when a matter goes beyond the scope of our consultation, we have the confidence of receiving guidance, access to relevant external contacts, and the firm’s full support and follow-up.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Diego Cardona
    Band 3Diego Cardona

    Diego Cardona

    Experienced practitioner Diego Cardona regularly handles merger control procedures before the SIC and general antitrust consultancy in Colombia.
    • Diego Cardona is a highly pragmatic and experienced lawyer, with a very good communication with the competition authorities and a strong commercial approach.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría (1)

Colombia

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