About Us
We are the first Ibero-American law firm with a global reach and a strong local presence in Chile, Colombia, and Peru. For over a decade, PPU has provided the legal and judicial support our clients need. Discover how we’ve built a legacy of legal excellence across the region.
Building Legal Excellence: PPU Through the Years
Our Distinctive Mark
Our Values
- Excellence in our work.
- Diversity, inclusion, and equity.
- Contribution to culture through education and research.
- Social commitment through our Probono work and sustainability policies.
Processes
- A client-centered approach.
- Rigorous conflict of interest checks.
- Innovation through creative legal solutions.
- Robust cybersecurity standards.
- Top-tier internal compliance.
- Continuous knowledge capitalization.
Presence and Excellence in Ibero-America
- Direct presence in Latin America.
- Full-service law firm.
- Integrated regional and local service model.
- Offices in Chile, Colombia, and Peru (4 offices total).
- Strategic alliance with Uría Menéndez.
- Member of international legal networks.
Recognitions and Awards
M&A Deal of the Year: “Grupo Sura, Grupo Argos e IHC Capital Holding: Escisión Grupo Nutresa”
Firm of the Year: Dispute Resolution – Litigation
Firm of the Year: Water Resources
Firm of the Year Chile: Tax Litigation
Port Financing of the Year: “Puerto de Aguadulce”
Mining Financing of the Year: “Minera Centinela Project”
Financing of the Year: "Pasto Rumichaca"
Firm of the Year: Energy and Natural Resources
Syndicated Loan of the Year: "Phoenix Tower" Bonds, Loans & ESG Capital Markets
ESG Bond Operation of the Year: "CMPC" Bonds, Loans & ESG Capital Markets
M&A Operation of the Year: "Aela Generacion SA" Bonds, Loans & ESG Capital Markets
CLP Operation of the Year: "IfraCo Spa" Bonds, Loans & ESG Capital Markets
Social Infrastructure Financing of the Year: "Transmilenio 2 e-Bus Financing" Project & Infrastructure Finance Awards
Road Financing of the Year: "Vía 40 4G" Project & Infrastructure Finance Awards
Infrastructure Financing of the Year, Andes: "Via 40 4G" Project & Infrastructure Finance Awards
Bond of the Year: "Innergex Aela Acquisition Financing" Project & Infrastructure Finance Awards
Tax Firm of the Year in Colombia ITR
Tax Firm of the Year in Latin America ITR
Jurisdiction Award: PPU Chile
PPU Corporate Firm of the Year: Andean States
Transaction of the Year: Project Financing: "Innergex refinances Chilean renewables projects"
Transaction of the Year: Project Financing: "Innergex refinances Chilean renewables projects"
Transaction of the Year: Banking and Finance: "Phoenix Towers repackages loans"
Financial Innovation of the Year: "4G Rumichaca-Pasto project refinancing" Capital Markets Deal of the Year Awards
Corporate Restructuring of the Year: "DIP Financing Avianca Holdings" Capital Markets Deal of the Year Awards
Best Energy Advisory of the Year in America
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Probono
We provide free legal services to support individuals, low-income communities, civic institutions, educational organizations, and other actors seeking to make a positive impact on society. This initiative, aligned with the Declaration of Pro Bono Work for the Americas, reflects our commitment to justice and equity, allowing us to advise more than 70 regional organizations and contribute to the development of our communities.
Knowledge Management
To stay at the forefront of the legal field, we have developed a Knowledge Management area that allows us to continuously capitalize and transfer our experience and best practices. This approach ensures we provide precise, agile, and high-quality advice, especially in highly complex cases. Additionally, we promote the advancement of legal sciences through the publication of articles and academic works.
Deontology and Compliance
We maintain a firm commitment to comply with the regulations that apply in the countries where we practice and strive to avoid conflicts of interest. To ensure regulatory compliance, PPU has the Deontology and Compliance Area (ADC) led by Cristina Rueda*, Controller and Secretary General of our firm.
