Dispute Resolution
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 1
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+57 (601) 325 - 7300 / +57 (601) 325 - 7313About
Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz
Posse Herrera Ruiz has one of Colombia’s strongest dispute resolution practices, with trained and experienced lawyers, offering its clients service in all types of civil, commercial and administrative litigation, before national and international courts.
The team has the ability and flexibility to handle cases in practically all areas of law, including contractual liability and torts with respect to private and public entities, insurance, class actions, collective actions, insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings, related to energy and natural resources, finance, competition law, infrastructure, environment, consumer law, public services and constitutional actions, among others.
The team is compossed of 18 attorneys, including 4 partners and associates with extraordinary experience, allowing us to handle complex cases.
The firm has successfully represented the interests of commercial banks, insurers, savings and loan institutions, investment banks, manufactures, utilities, distributors and service companies in a broad range of matters before national courts, as well as a large number of national and multinational companies in local and international arbitration.
Lawyers have acted as local counsel and Colombian law experts in litigation before U.S. Courts involving Colombian interests or matters.
Chambers Review
Posse Herrera Ruiz maintains a front-running dispute resolution team that boasts significant experience representing clients in complex commercial litigation cases, as well as cross-border and Colombian arbitration proceedings. The law firm is frequently retained by leading players in the infrastructure, energy and natural resources, and financial arenas to handle noteworthy and complex cases. Posse Herrera Ruiz boasts a stellar team that routinely deals with conflicts pertaining to breach of contracts, especially those involving construction and engineering matters. The team also advises on shareholder disputes and contentious insolvency mandates.
Work Highlights
- Posse Herrera Ruiz represented Inversiones Zárate Gutiérrez in an arbitration proceeding regarding force majeureand hardship claims due to the COVID-19 pandemic, breach of contract claims and unlawful termination of contract claims for the development of a real estate project in Bogotá.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Posse Herrera Ruiz's team has excellent knowledge of the litigation practice. We've studied different proposals in the market and we really like their agile and attentive services."
"The firm has broad experience and expertise in regulatory, tax, litigation and transactional matters, giving us a valuable perspective to address our needs with practical and creative solutions."
"Posse Herrera Ruiz's team has excellent knowledge of the litigation practice. We've studied different proposals in the market and we really like their agile and attentive services."
"The firm has broad experience and expertise in regulatory, tax, litigation and transactional matters, giving us a valuable perspective to address our needs with practical and creative solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Star individual Daniel Posse has forged a formidable reputation as one of Colombia's leading dispute resolution practitioners. His longstanding reputation and expertise in arbitration and litigation proceedings places him as a standout individual in the field, sought after by clients for the most complex and sophisticated matters in the market.
"Daniel Posse is a highly qualified lawyer with extensive experience and in-depth knowledge in the litigation space."
"Daniel provides a high level of sophistication, and is a great strategist and negotiator."
"He offers a solid service and is an excellent professional with extensive knowledge of law."
Co-head of department Carolina Posada continues to gain outstanding endorsement from respondents for her prowess in the dispute resolution field in Colombia. She is recognised for her ability to handle the sophisticated components of cases, and clients routinely instruct her on international arbitration proceedings, sensitive investigations and class action lawsuits.
"Carolina is one of the most well-versed lawyers dealing with litigation mandates. She perfectly knows the stages, evidence and how to prove things. She gives us a lot of peace of mind and security."
"Carolina Posada is an excellent team player. She is knowledgeable and committed, with incredible legal and business acumen."
Associate-to-watch Alejandro Casas boasts a respected dispute resolution practice in Colombia.
"I was impressed by Alejandro Casas' work. He is an exceptional litigator with great attention to detail in his practice."
Associate-to-watch Daniela Corchuelo continues to receive interviewees' recognition for her skills assisting with noteworthy disputes on behalf of both international and domestic clients.
"Daniela Corchuelo is a rising star practitioner and has developed significant experience in large construction disputes."
Ranked Lawyers at
Posse Herrera Ruiz
Colombia
Members
Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz
Camilo Canal
Head of Department
Head of Department
Daniela Corchuelo
Estefanía Ponce
Juan David Fiallo
Juan Pablo Bonilla
Laura Vengoechea
María Isabel Osorio
Natalia Tobón
Pablo Sierra
Pedro Álvarez
Victoria Vargas
Clients
Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz
Acción Sociedad Fiduciaria
Alianza Fiduciaria S.A.
Cemex Latam Holdings S.A.
Colombia Móvil S.A. E.S.P.
Consorcio CCC Ituango
Diageo Colombia S.A.
Elis
Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogotá
Equion Energia Limited
Frontera Energy
Maped
Metro Línea S.A.S
Naturgy Distribucion Latinoamerica
Organización Terpel
Rappi, Inc
South 32
Tractebl GWK GM
Trina Solar Colombia
Ventus
Industries
Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz
Aerospace & Defense
Automobile
Banks & Financial Institutions
Chemicals
Consumer Products
Energy & Natural Resources
Infrastructure & Construction
Insurance
Mining
Private Clients
Real Estate
Retail