Juan Carlos Rocha
Latin America Guide 2025
Band 1 : Real Estate
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About
Provided by Juan Carlos Rocha
Practice Areas
Real Estate
Corporate/M&A
Career
Partner at PPU and Colombia’s Office Director expert in Corporate/M&A and Real Estate. He is a recognized expert in real estate matters, according to the most prestigious publications, and has represented Colombian and international clients on corporate, commercial and real estate matters, concerning important projects in Colombia. Juan Carlos was in charge of the coordination of the entire expansion plan of Carrefour in Colombia, including the acquisition and implementation of stores, malls, commercial premises and fuelling stations. He was also in charge of the structuring, commercialization and implementation of the Santafé Mall in Bogotá, Santafé in Medellín, Multicentro Cúcuta and the Santa Ana Mall in Bogotá, and is currently advising, among others, the expansion plans of the Parque Arauco, Drummond Ltd., Anglo Gold Ashanti, Gramalote Limited, and other companies dedicated to urban, rural and agro-industry real estate projects.
Professional Memberships
-Secretary of the Latin American Regional Forum (LARF) (2015)
-Member of the International Bar Association (IBA) (1999 – 2015)
Chambers Review
Latin America
Top-tier practitioner Juan Carlos Rocha is unanimously acclaimed by interviewees for being a frontrunner in the Colombian real estate arena. He is regularly sought out by clients to advise on a wide range of matters, encompassing urban planning, negotiation of contracts and acquisition of real estate assets.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is off the charts. Juan Carlos Rocha is the best lawyer and provides excellence in everything."
"He has been an attentive partner, consistently present to address our concerns and support us in negotiations. He provides thorough analysis, considering the economic aspects and broader contexts."
"He is off the charts. Juan Carlos Rocha is the best lawyer and provides excellence in everything."
"He has been an attentive partner, consistently present to address our concerns and support us in negotiations. He provides thorough analysis, considering the economic aspects and broader contexts."