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Posse Herrera Ruiz

Dispute Resolution

Latin America Guide 2026 : Colombia


Posse Herrera Ruiz

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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.

Clients (19)

  • 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 (12)

  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Automobile
  • Banks & Financial Institutions
  • Chemicals
  • Infrastructure & Construction
  • Energy & Natural Resources
  • Consumer Products
  • Insurance
  • Mining
  • Private Clients
  • Real Estate
  • Retail

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Colombia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Posse Herrera Ruiz maintains a front-running dispute resolution team that boasts significant experience representing clients in complex commercial litigation, 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 breaches of contract, especially those involving construction and engineering matters. The team also advises on shareholder disputes and contentious insolvency mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • Posse Herrera Ruiz advised HIG Capital on a corporate dispute over a share purchase agreement involving a Colombian software company.

Strengths

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  • Posse Herrera Ruiz's advice is everything a client could ask for: impeccable, timely and pragmatic. The team excels at taking on complex challenges and provides clients with unbeatable service.

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  • Posse Herrera Ruiz has experts in multiple types of litigation. They understand our needs and expectations, and propose creative solutions based on jurisprudence and a relevant framework.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Star IndividualsDaniel Posse
    Star IndividualsDaniel Posse

    Daniel Posse

    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 place 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 very agile lawyer who presents solid arguments in an objective and clear way. He has the ability to quickly analyse and locate critical aspects of disputes and develop a strategy.

      Dispute Resolution respondentLatin America
    • Daniel Posse leads the audience in an exceptional way. His in-depth study and understanding of technical issues undoubtedly contributes to successful outcomes.

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    • Being able to count on Daniel Posse's advisory is a privilege, not only for his judicial knowledge and business insight, but also for his innate ability to solve difficult issues.

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  • Band 1Carolina Posada
    Band 1Carolina Posada

    Carolina Posada

    Co-head of department Carolina Posada continues to garner outstanding endorsement from respondents for her prowess in the dispute resolution field in Colombia. She is recognised for her ability to handle sophisticated components of cases, and clients routinely instruct her in international arbitration proceedings, sensitive investigations and class actions.

    • Carolina Posada is impressive. She has the incredible ability to understand clients' concerns and difficulties, and present efficient, thorough and decisive solutions in a short time span.

      Dispute Resolution respondentLatin America
    • Carolina Posada's work is extraordinary. Her knowledge of the sector and professional advice are invaluable to our organisation, especially in complex and high-value cases.

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  • Up and ComingDaniela Corchuelo
    Up and ComingDaniela Corchuelo

    Daniela Corchuelo

    Up-and-coming partner Daniela Corchuelo continues to receive recognition from interviewees for her skills assisting with noteworthy disputes on behalf of both international and domestic clients.

    • Daniela Corchuelo handles arbitration processes in a comprehensive manner, demonstrating in-depth knowledge, excellent experience and professionalism.

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