Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría’s environmental law practice is commended for its business acumen and clients assert that it ‘aligns its strategies with business objectives’. Handling a comprehensive mix of regulatory and contentious work, the team is further distinguished by its ability to act in tandem with its top-tier corporate offering to assist with high-stakes environmental due diligence. Department head Luis Fernando Macías is ’Colombia’s leading environmental specialist’, according to some. Macías specialises in advising major domestic and multinational companies on complex environmental matters and recently advised Grupo Argos on a sanctioning procedure initiated for a river port project. The group additionally benefits from a deep pool of non-partners including Iván Páez, who serves as director of the environment and sustainable development area; principal associate Alexander Acosta, who frequently advises on environmental issues relating to the oil-and-gas, mining and infrastructure sectors, among others; principal associate María Alejandra Gómez, who is ‘always available’; and associate Nelly Cubides, who supports on compliance and contentious work.