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Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

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Latin America Guide 2026 : Colombia

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Our Projects area is composed by a solid team of highly specialized lawyers in public procurement processes, public law, infrastructure and project finance.

Has an adequate mix of partners, senior associates and junior associates, in order to provide our clients efficient legal services to cover all project needs.

Advises local and international clients, including construction companies, sponsors, local and international lenders, multilateral credit agencies, private equity funds, export/import financing agencies, governmental entities, institutional investors, among others.

Provides counsel to clients in connection with transportation infrastructure (toll roads,  ports, airports, and railways), social infrastructure (hospitals, jails, schools), public  utilities infrastructure (telecommunications, water and sewerage systems, energy)  and real estate developments (hotels, buildings, urban renovation), among others.

Advises clients in the engagement of strategic and financial investors who join the  projects as part of the financing scheme.

Clients (23)

  • Interamerican Development Bank
  • Goldman Sachs & Co
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
  • Cintra
  • Bancolombia
  • JP Morgan
  • Banco Santander
  • Corficolombiana
  • Corpbanca/ Itau
  • Fondo de Deuda Senior Ashmore
  • BTG Pactual
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Transdev
  • Private Equity Fund - Colombian Infrastructure – Equity Fund
  • China Construction America
  • CCECC (China Engineering Construction Company)
  • Nomura Corporate Funding Americas
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Poma (Pomagalski S.A.)
  • Concesionaria Vial Ruta del Cacao
  • Termovalle SAS ESP
  • Termoyopal Generación 2 SAS ESP
  • Fondo de Capital Privado Deuda Infraestructura Colombia

Industries (8)

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

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Projects - Colombia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría has an excellent track record advising significant clients on a range of important projects mandates in Colombia. The highly skilled team is often found acting on the lender side of complex project financing cases, and represents leading banks and multilateral groups. The department is equally adept at advising key concessionaires and it is particularly well placed to counsel on the structuring of PPP agreements, with a special focus on 4G toll road projects.

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Work Highlights

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  • Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría advised Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, Clifford Capital, ING Bank, Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Banco Santander and Scotiabank Colpatria, as lenders, in connection with a financing to port concessionaire Sociedad Puerto Industrial Aguadulce to expand the infrastructure’s facilities.

Strengths

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  • We chose Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría because we've known them for years. They bring an add value to legal analysis and have broad knowledge of project financing.

    Projects respondentLatin America

  • Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría combines strong regulatory knowledge with solid technical skills. They handle complex matters well and are agile, timely, and solution-focused.

    Projects respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Jorge Di Terlizzi
    Jorge Di Terlizzi

    Jorge Di Terlizzi

    Jorge Di Terlizzi boasts remarkable prowess representing blue-chip international financial institutions in the financing of large-scale projects in Colombia. He is frequently involved assisting clients with a wide range of infrastructures, including ports, airports, and toll roads.

    • Jorge Di Terlizzi is a dynamic and renowned practitioner in project financing.

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  • Juan Fernando Gaviria
    Juan Fernando Gaviria

    Juan Fernando Gaviria

    Juan Fernando Gaviria is routinely instructed by banks in the financing of large-scale projects. He is particularly highlighted for his expertise in 4G projects in Colombia.

    • Juan Fernando Gaviria is a trusted advisor. We consult him often in many projects as his experience and holistic view of infrastructure projects help us ground our ideas and move forward with clarity.

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  • Carlos Padilla
    Carlos Padilla

    Carlos Padilla

    Dynamic partner Carlos Padilla enjoys a practice focused on infrastructure, information technology projects and PPP matters. He is regularly sought out by local and international clients hailing from the energy, transport and telecommunication industries.

    • Carlos Padilla is one of Colombia’s top infrastructure lawyers. His knowledge and the confidence he brings make working with him easy. His insights and interpretations have been truly valuable.

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