Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría’s team is geared towards advising on corporate criminal risks, including designing and implementing compliance programmes. It is also active in administrative and criminal litigation, where it represents both corporate clients and victims. Department co-head Pamela Alarcón is a growing force in the area and has recently undertaken compliance work for Cochlear Colombia and Advent International, among others. Seasoned litigator Juan Carlos Forero co-heads the group and is noted for criminal litigation. In April 2024, principal associate Andrea Succar returned to the practice following a period in Spain, including six months at Uría Menéndez. Principal associate Armando Lacouture left to establish his own firm in August 2024, while junior associate Paola Silva left to join the judiciary in February 2025.