Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 3
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+57 (601) 325 - 7300 / +57 (601) 325 - 7313About
Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz
Posse Herrera Ruiz is the undisputed leader in Mining in Colombia, providing legal counsel to the most important gold, nickel, coal and emerald mining companies operating in Colombia.
We provide a full cycle support: mining titles, regulatory and environmental compliance, contractual advice and negotiations, zoning plans, real estate titles, tax, labour, financing and industry specific contracts such as EPCs and BOMTs, and all related litigation.
The firm has extensive experience in mining-related disputes regarding royalties, compensations, tax, transfer pricing, concessions, environmental matters and municipality zoning, involving central, provincial and local authorities, including the Constitutional Court, Council of State, National Mining Agency, Comptroller General, tax authorities, and municipalities.
Chambers Review
Posse Herrera Ruiz maintains a solid track record advising clients on a range of financing and administrative mandates in the mineral sphere. The legal team often assists with the acquisition of mining titles, negotiation of concession contracts, due diligence and regulatory advice. Posse Herrera Ruiz is also well placed to advise investment funds on the financing of mining projects in Colombia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Posse Herrera Ruiz is a comprehensive team of different specialists in each area of expertise we need, with great experience and the ability to consolidate alternatives within a business."
"Posse Herrera Ruiz is a comprehensive team of different specialists in each area of expertise we need, with great experience and the ability to consolidate alternatives within a business."
Notable Practitioners
As director of Posse Herrera Ruiz's mining group Diana Salazar receives strong appraisal from interviewees in Colombia.
"She is a leader with strong knowledge and experience in mining and contractual issues. She has a strong work capacity and vision to understand and adapt alternative strategies to get results."
Ranked Lawyers at
Posse Herrera Ruiz
Colombia
Clients
Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
Sociedad Minera de Santander S.A.S. (Minesa)
Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp.
Industries
Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz
Banking & Financial Institutions
Mining