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Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz
Posse Herrera Ruiz´ Public practice area expertise is mainly focused on projects from industry sectors such as infrastructure, transportation, power energy, hydrocarbons and telecommunications.
Our key clients include SPVs and domestic and international sponsors and lenders. Recently, our practice area has grown due to the Colombian Government’s initiative to improve and expand the country’s infrastructure, which in turn, has increased the amount of projects under the public private partnerships (PPP) regime. As a consequence, our firm has been involved in structuring and financing some of the most important PPP projects undertaken by the Colombia Government.
The firm is best known for our multidisciplinary approach to each project, which ensures the project’s success from a financial and infrastructure standpoint. Considering that each project is different, our firm focuses in understanding the business from our client’s perspective, which allows us to adequately reflect our client’s needs in the legal documentation. Our partners are very well-known for their experience in projects and are actively involved throughout the duration of each project, providing expertise and legal support to the clients.
Our significant experience in projects allows us to provide our clients with innovative legal structures that addresses the transactions complexities in an efficient and creative manner. This is evidenced in our long-standing relationships with clients.
Chambers Review
Posse Herrera Ruiz is a well-known full-service firm with an established projects team, which is frequently seen representing key lenders and sponsors in project financing mandates in Colombia. The department advises private funds, banks and construction companies on infrastructure investments, and has an active involvement in 4G projects. Posse Herrera Ruiz's experience includes assisting clients with public tender processes and concession agreements, as well as project structuring. The law firm is also adept at advising concessionaires on developments in the transport area.
Work Highlights
- Posse Herrera Ruiz represented TMF Colombia as collateral agent in the refinancing of the 4G road project connecting the towns of Pamplona and Cúcuta, located in the department of Norte de Santander in Colombia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Posse Herrera Ruiz's lawyers possess excellent analytical skills for in-depth concepts, as well as timely responses. The team has a sophisticated vision and is up-to-date with global market trends."
"Posse Herrera Ruiz's lawyers possess excellent analytical skills for in-depth concepts, as well as timely responses. The team has a sophisticated vision and is up-to-date with global market trends."
Notable Practitioners
Dynamic practitioner Cristina Vásquez continues to be endorsed by interviewees for her knowledge and experience within the Colombian projects arena. She possesses expertise advising on a wide range of mandates, including PPP, project structuring, concessions and financing matters.
"Cristina Vásquez possesses great analytical skills, timely responses and excellent conceptualisation."
Active partner Mariana Posse is frequently seen advising funds and development banks on project finance mandates in Colombia.
"Mariana Posse provides excellent advice and great client support."
Up-and-coming partner Jesús Albarrán is endorsed by market commentators for his remarkable activity in Colombia's projects sphere. He boasts expertise in concession projects and financing projects, particularly advising clients from the infrastructure and energy sectors.
"Jesús Albarrán is a very committed and knowledgeable lawyer, providing a very strong level of client service."
Ranked Lawyers at
Posse Herrera Ruiz
Colombia
Members
Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz
Cristina Vásquez
Gabriel Sánchez
José Alejandro Torres
Head of Department
Matías Londoño
Álvaro José Rodríguez
Clients
Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz
Akuo Energy Colombia S.A.S.
Atlas Renewable Energy
Bancolombia
CAF Ferrocarriles
Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional
Grupo Costanera
John Laing
Northland Power Inc.
Odinsa S.A.
Puerto Antioquia
Sacyr
SeaOne Holdings, LLC
Sociedad Concesionaria Vial Montes de María S.A.S.
Terpel
Industries
Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz
Energy & Natural Resources
Government
Infrastructure
Non Profit
TMT
Utilities