Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría (PPU)

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría operates as a full-service law firm with offices strategically positioned across Santiago (Chile), Bogota and Barranquilla (Colombia), and Lima (Peru). The firm extends its global reach through Uría Menéndez's network spanning Spain, Portugal, New York, Beijing, London and Brussels. This international presence enables the firm to effectively address the evolving professional service needs arising from increasing economic interdependence between Pacific Alliance countries (Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru) and growing interest from European, Asian and North American companies in Latin America.

The firm offers comprehensive legal services across diverse practice areas. In Banking, Finance & Capital Markets, they advise on syndicated financing, asset financing, project financing, and innovative financial structures, while representing clients in bond and securities placements. Their Competition practice covers all antitrust aspects, including cartel investigations and merger consultations. The Corporate/M&A team handles business integrations, tax matters, public tender offers, restructurings, and cross-border transactions. Their Criminal Law & Compliance group develops defense strategies against investigations and manages crisis control for criminal contingencies. The Dispute Resolution practice prevents and resolves complex civil and criminal disputes through domestic and international arbitration proceedings. Energy, Mining & Natural Resources specialists provide comprehensive advice for project development across various industries.

The Environment & Sustainable Development team establishes legal strategies to strengthen environmental management while reducing legal risks. Infrastructure & Projects attorneys advise on toll roads, ports, financing, and privatization of public utilities. Their Intellectual Property/Life Sciences practice covers patents, trademarks, copyrights, unfair competition, and pharmaceutical licensing. Labor & Employment specialists handle litigation, collective bargaining, employee benefits, corporate restructuring, and immigration matters. The Private Clients & Family practice provides long-term legal advice for business families on estate planning structures. Their Public Law department serves clients from both private and public sectors, including governmental entities.

The Real Estate practice manages complex matters like shopping mall planning, construction, real estate trusts, leasing, and regulatory issues. Tax & International Trade attorneys structure domestic and international operations involving foreign trade, customs, and tax planning. Their TMT practice advises multinational media and technology companies on regional legal matters, from software licenses to customs issues.