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Corporate/M&A

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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

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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

  • Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría advised Grupo Argos on the transfer of stake interests carried out under the framework agreement for the corporate reorganisation reached between Grupo Argos, Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana, Grupo Nutresa, IHC, JGDB Holding and Nugil.

Strengths

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Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría handles transactions of unusual complexity with a robust and specialised M&A team with deep knowledge of the financial industry and its regulatory framework.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Latin America

They have the ability to see the big picture and propose strategies aimed at achieving the best result. They do not get bogged down in formal and purposeless discussions and that sets them apart.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Latin America

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 a very pragmatic and business-oriented practitioner. He has been able to solve multiple bottlenecks with his knowledge and reputation.

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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 exceptional lawyer, recognised for her technical strength, leadership skills and for always having a solution-oriented approach.

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Felipe Cuberos
3
Felipe Cuberos
3
Band 3
Felipe Cuberos boasts extensive experience in advising clients on corporate mandates in Colombia.

Felipe Cuberos has a great professional experience, offering very strong level of sophistication and commercial vision and handling complex situations with a high ethical level and transparency.

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Hernando Padilla
3
Hernando Padilla
3
Band 3

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 is a rare negotiator like few others in this sector. Drawing on his many years of experience, he provides solid and efficient advice.

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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 is an exceptional legal adviser. He combines in-depth knowledge and expertise with the ability to understand his clients' needs, even in highly complex environments.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

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Colombia

Corporate/M&A
Martín Acero
E
Martín Acero
E
Eminent Practitioners
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Claudia Barrero
2
Claudia Barrero
2
Band 2
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Felipe Cuberos
3
Felipe Cuberos
3
Band 3
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Hernando Padilla
3
Hernando Padilla
3
Band 3
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Nicolás Tirado
5
Nicolás Tirado
5
Band 5
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Members

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David Beltrán

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