About

Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz

Posse Herrera Ruiz has a renowned financial practice area, regularly representing local and international financial institutions, borrowers, arrangers, lenders and participants, in their establishment in Colombia, in the largest syndicated loans granted by national and international financial institutions to the private sector. Our clients include local and international commercial banks, multilateral and export credit agencies, investment banks, financial corporations and pension funds.

The Firm has significant experience structuring, documenting and closing lending transactions governed by U.S. and U.K. law, and has experience in the design of complex multi-tier security packages under Colombian law.

We design and structure public and private Capital Market transactions for clients in  local and international markets, including bond issues, security listings, tender offers, securitizations and other financial products including derivatives. We regularly structure and document private placements and products, such as private equity and venture capital funds.

The firm has played a key role structuring and closing the most innovative project finance transactions in Colombia, representing commercial banks, international financial institutions, project sponsors, infrastructure funds and other equity investors, financial advisors, underwriters and contractors in the development, financing, construction, operation and acquisition of a wide range of capital intensive projects.


Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Colombia

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Posse Herrera Ruiz's well-known team boasts an established position within the banking and finance market, and is often found winning mandates from major national and international financial institutions and notable Colombian corporations. The law firm regularly handles complex cross-border corporate acquisition finance, particularly debt refinancing mandates, and it also represents borrowers and lenders in project finance deals. Posse Herrera Ruiz is also active advising on regulatory matters before the SFC.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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5
Jesús Albarrán
5
Band 5

Key partner Jesús Albarrán continues to receive solid client recognition for his expertise in the Colombian banking and finance field, such as the refinancing of a syndicated loan facility.

Jesús Albarrán is an excellent professional who understands the business dynamics and key contract variables. He finds solutions that balance commercial goals with legal precision.

5
Juan José Huertas
5
Band 5

Juan José Huertas enters the rankings this year after demonstrating a strong presence in the banking and finance market in Colombia. He attracts endorsements from the wider market for his transactional expertise.

Juan José Huertas was a great discovery for me. He is an excellent lawyer with sharp timing, fast responses and strong client engagement. He delivers outstanding performance throughout the deal.

Ranked Lawyers at
Posse Herrera Ruiz

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Colombia

Banking & Finance

5
Jesús Albarrán
5
Band 5
5
Juan José Huertas
5
Band 5

Members

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Jesús Albarrán

Lina Lineros

Clients

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ABN AMRO

BNP Paribas

Banco Santander

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Corpbanca

Export Development Canada

Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana

International Finance Corporation

Itau Corpbanca Chile

JP Morgan

Scotiabank

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Wilmington Trust

Industries

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Airports & Ports

Ethanol and biodiesel plants,

Infrastructure & Constructions

Mines

Oil & Gas fields

Refineries

TMT

Telecommunication Networks

Utilities