Juan Carlos Rocha

Juan Carlos Rocha

/Partner

Colombia

Partner at PPU, expert in Corporate/M&A and Real Estate. He is a recognized expert in real estate matters, according to the most prestigious publications, and has represented Colombian and international clients on corporate, commercial and real estate matters, concerning important projects in Colombia. Juan Carlos was in charge of the coordination of the entire expansion plan of Carrefour in Colombia, including the acquisition and implementation of stores, malls, commercial premises and fuelling stations.

He was also in charge of the structuring, commercialization and implementation of the Santafé Mall in Bogotá, Santafé in Medellín, Multicentro Cúcuta and the Santa Ana Mall in Bogotá, and is currently advising, among others, the expansion plans of the Parque Arauco, Drummond Ltd., Anglo Gold Ashanti, Gramalote Limited, and other companies dedicated to urban, rural and agro-industry real estate projects.

Cita

Juan Carlos Rocha makes things move faster and easier overall. He has immense knowledge of real estate legislation which allows him to offer efficient high-quality service".

Real Estate, Chambers and Partners, Latin America, 2026.

Education

Diploma in American Legal System & Public International Law

Harvard University

1991

Postgraduate degree in Civil Law

Université de Paris II La Sorbonne – Faculté de Droit, d’Economie et de Sciences Politiques

1990

Lawyer

Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Señora del Rosario

1989

Languages

English / Spanish / French

Work Experience

Director, Colombia Office

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

2021 - 2024

Partner

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

2015 – Currently

Partner

Prietocarrizosa

1997 - 2014

Associate

Prietocarrizosa

1992 - 1997

Legal Advisor

Acerías Paz del Río, S.A.

1992

Memberships

Member of the Advisory Board of the Latin American Regional Forum (IBA)

Secretary of the Latin American Regional Forum (LARF)

2015

Member of the International Bar Association (IBA)

1999- 2015