Carlos Padilla

Carlos Padilla

/Partner

Colombia

Partner at PPU expert in Projects and Infrastructure and Public Law. His professional practice focuses on infrastructure, Public-Private Partnerships and Information Technology Projects. He has been involved in many major infrastructure projects in the country over the past decade and has advised local and foreign clients in the structuring and financing of projects in transportation, telecommunications, hydrocarbons, energy and utilities.

He has recently been involved in the structuring and financing of several of the most important road concession projects including Pacifico 3, Alto Magdalena, Costera, Navelena and Ruta al Mar.​

Cita

Carlos Padilla is one of Colombia’s top infrastructure lawyers. His knowledge and the confidence he brings make working with him easy. His insights and interpretations have been truly valuable".

Projects, Chambers and Partners, Latin America, 2026.

Education

Master of Laws in International Business Management (LL.M)

La Trobe University

2007

Lawyer

Universidad de Los Andes

2004

Languages

English / Spanish

Work Experience

Partner

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

2021 - Currently

Coordinator of the Infrastructure and Projects Area

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

2016 - 2021

Partner

Castro Leiva Criales Rendón Abogados

2014 - 2016

Senior Associate

Cárdenas & Cárdenas Abogados

2009 - 2014

Associate

Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados

2009

Associate

Arrieta Mantilla & Asociados

2000 - 2006