Corporate/M&A
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 1
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+57 (601) 325 - 7300 / +57 (601) 325 - 7313About
Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz
Posse Herrera Ruiz has earned a region–wide reputation in the structuring, negotiation and implementation of integration transactions, and has participated in many of the largest acquisitions and privatizations in Colombia as part of other multi-jurisdictional transactions.
The M&A practice has broad experience in carve-outs, spin-offs, stock purchase and sales, asset sales and acquisitions, providing capabilities on each specific transaction, and providing legal advice in all stages of the transaction:
- Due Diligence
- Structuring
- Negotiation and preparation of documents
- Closing and transaction transition
- Post transaction support
Our transactional skills are supported with expertise from Labor, Litigation, Corporates, Anti-trust, Environmental and Intellectual Property as well as Real Estate practice groups, providing high end legal advice in all relevant matters.
In Corporate Law the firm advises clients on a wide range of corporate, secretarial, contract structuring, negotiation and execution, foreign investment, exchange controls, tax and labor matters, as well as dispute resolution and litigation.
Our team of experts are highly experienced and focused in industry sectores enhancing legal support with indepth business knowledge to local and international corporations. Over the past 3 years the firm has participated in over 60 transactions representing over USD $6 billion transaction worth.
Chambers Review
Posse Herrera Ruiz is a market-leading corporate powerhouse that is highly revered for its activity dealing with cross-border and Colombian M&A transactions. The legal team's abilities extend to conducting large-scale due diligence and assisting with sophisticated corporate reorganisations and joint venture agreements. Posse Herrera Ruiz boasts renowned expertise in representing large private equity funds and major companies from sectors including energy, infrastructure, and technology.
Work Highlights
- Posse Herrera Ruiz represented HDI International in its USD1.48 billion acquisition of Liberty Mutual Insurance's businesses in various South American countries, including Colombia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Posse Herrera Ruiz consistently demonstrates a nuanced understanding of intricate issues and leverages their expertise to devise comprehensive strategies that deliver exceptional results."
"I would rate Posse Herrera Ruiz's service levels and responsiveness as outstanding. They have a keen focus on delivering timely and efficient support."
"Highly experienced and knowledgeable in M&A, the firm drives a transaction. They make sure not only that the client understands the advice but also that the business has the full economic picture."
"Posse Herrera Ruiz consistently demonstrates a nuanced understanding of intricate issues and leverages their expertise to devise comprehensive strategies that deliver exceptional results."
"I would rate Posse Herrera Ruiz's service levels and responsiveness as outstanding. They have a keen focus on delivering timely and efficient support."
"Highly experienced and knowledgeable in M&A, the firm drives a transaction. They make sure not only that the client understands the advice but also that the business has the full economic picture."
Notable Practitioners
Highly regarded practitioner Jaime Herrera receives positive endorsements from interviewees for his involvement in the legal market in Colombia. He possesses extensive experience advising clients on notable corporate and M&A mandates.
"Jaime Herrera is an excellent lawyer with a broad and comprehensive view of businesses. I would also like to highlight his exceptional interpersonal relationships."
"It is very reassuring to count on Jaime's advice, which is always sharp. He has a solid level of sophistication and a commercial vision."
Experienced practitioner Jaime Cubillos Porto provides solid expertise in advising clients on corporate transactions and joint ventures in Colombia.
"Jaime is a great counsel and is always available. His advice is valuable because he provides a view of how business is done in Colombia and the best approach to tackling legal and commercial issues."
José Alejandro Torres is well placed to handle cross-border M&A transactions, capitalisations, and the negotiation of commercial agreements in Colombia.
"José Alejandro Torres is a partner who has very good analytical skills and negotiation techniques, which allow him to move forward in closing transactions successfully."
Dynamic partner Gabriel Sánchez continues to elicit significant endorsement from market commentators for his activity in the Colombian corporate space.
"Gabriel Sánchez is a young and very driven practitioner."
Oscar Tutasaura Castellanos retains his position in the rankings after eliciting endorsements from respondents for his expertise in Colombia's corporate market.
"Oscar Tutasaura Castellanos is a very dynamic practitioner."
Ranked Lawyers at
Posse Herrera Ruiz
Colombia
Members
Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz
Catalina Noreña
Christian Díaz
Head of Department
Julián Aguirre
María Alejandra Medina
María Victoria Pérez
Susana Gómez
Vivianne Baptiste
Clients
Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz
Banco Davivienda
Bancolombia
Christofferson, Robb & Company
Clear Ocean
Colombian Ministry of Finance
Elis S.A.
Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional
Grupo Energía de Bogotá (GEB)
Grupo Orbis
HDI Seguros
IHS Towers
Indra Soluciones Tecnologías de la Información S.L.U.
John Laing, Construcciones el Cóndor, Concesión la Pintada
Odinsa S.A.
Parque Arauco
Prosus (MIH Edtech Investments B.V.)
SNC-Lavalin
Shareholders of SEVEN4N
Union Acquisition Corp II
Webhelp
Industries
Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz
Aerospace & Defense
Automobile
Banks & Financial Institutions
Consumer Products
Energy & Natural Resources
Insurance
Lifesciences & Pharma
Real Estate
Retail
TMT
Transportation
Utilities