Martín Acero

Martín Acero

/Partner

Colombia

Managing Partner at PPU expert in Corporate/M&A, Tax and International Trade and Private Clients and Family Law. His legal practice focuses on Tax and International Trade and Corporate/M&A matters. He has advised multiple clients from diverse Colombian and International sectors in local and cross-border mergers and acquisitions and has participated as advisor and facilitator for local and foreign clients in joint ventures and other types of associations.

He has also advised local and foreign clients on national and territorial tax issues, and thanks to his knowledge of international tax matters, he has participated as advisor in multi-jurisdictional projects. Martín has participated hand in hand with Colombian tax authorities in the drafting and preparation of legal provisions, both statutory and regulatory.​

Cita

Martín Acero is a very pragmatic and business-oriented practitioner. He has been able to solve multiple bottlenecks with his knowledge and reputation".

Corporate/M&A, Chambers and Partners, Latin America, 2026.

Education

Postgraduate Degree in Financial Law

Universidad de los Andes

1992

Lawyer

Universidad del Rosario

1990

Languages

English / Spanish

Work Experience

Managing Partner

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

2021 - Currently

Partner / Co-Chair

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

2015 - 2021

Partner

Prietocarrizosa

1999 - 2014

Associate

Prietocarrizosa

1993 - 1998

Academic and Teaching Activities

Universidad del Rosario

Professor Department of Business Law and Mergers and Acquisitions

2014 - Currently