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Posse Herrera Ruiz
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Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz

Posse Herrera Ruiz is the undisputed leader in natural resources and energy law in Colombia, providing legal counsel to multinational companies in the oil and gas, mining and power industries, including renewable energies. 

Our services include:

  • Regulatory
  • Project structuring
  • Licenses and Permits
  • Transactional advice
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Due Diligence​

We provide legal advice from a regulatory perspective to transactional advice including M&A´s. 

Our team of lawyers know and understand the industry as a result of their broad experience, which includes:

  • Roles as advisors to the Ministries of Mines and Energy and Environment and Sustainable Development.
  • Structuring the first equity fund for the investment in oil and gas E&P projects in Colombia.
  • Members of the Boards of Cerro Matoso, Ecopetrol, Ocensa and Terpel and being general counsel to principal players in the industry.
  • Advisors in the promotion of the creation of offshore free zones for oil and gas exploration and production, and the firm filing the request for the first such free zone.

Our team also advises clients in all industry sectors in environmental law, risk analysis and project feasibility, climate change, clean energy, licenses and environmental permits, and management of administrative investigations, penalties, and litigation.

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources - Colombia

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Posse Herrera Ruiz has a front-running practice group that is highly respected for representing significant clients in a wide variety of energy and natural resources mandates in Colombia. The department is seen acting on matters relating to renewable and conventional power, advising across generation, transmission, and distribution aspects, including handling power purchase agreements. Posse Herrera Ruiz is equally adept at dealing with downstream and upstream hydrocarbon matters, spanning public bidding procedures, acquisitions of oil blocks, and refinery maintenance.

Strengths

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We value very highly their ability to handle complex issues, offering specialised sector expertise, comprehensive advice, agile and personalised service, and strong regulatory focus.

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Global

Posse Herrera Ruiz's energy department provides comprehensive and innovative advice in the gas business. Its guidance is extensive and draws on its in-depth knowledge of the energy industry.

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Álvaro José Rodríguez
1
Band 1
Stellar practitioner Álvaro José Rodríguez boasts a distinguished practice in Colombia acting for major clients needing regulatory and litigation work on energy and natural resources matters.

The experience working with Álvaro José Rodríguez has been excellent. His vast experience in the sector means he can offer advice on complex issues and spot opportunities to meet objectives.

Álvaro José Rodríguez is very resourceful and the best oil, gas and energy lawyer in Colombia. He is a trusted and reliable business partner on any project, willing to share his insights and wisdom.

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Mariana Sánchez
2
Band 2

Respected practitioner Mariana Sánchez is experienced in handling matters linking the energy, oil and gas, and infrastructure sectors in Colombia.

She is an excellent lawyer, thorough and rigorous in every analysis. She has vast market knowledge and leads her team with a focus on delivering comprehensive advice.

Mariana Sánchez is certainly a first-rate market reference and she stands out even more for the added value she brings to clients as a strategic legal partner.

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Erika Serrano
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Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Erika Serrano continues to receive sterling praise from clients for her solid environment practice in Colombia.

We feel well supported by Erika Serrano's guidance. She is a clear and practical practitioner who brings extensive experience and understanding of environmental law.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Posse Herrera Ruiz

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Colombia

Energy & Natural Resources
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Álvaro José Rodríguez
1
Band 1
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Mariana Sánchez
2
Band 2
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Erika Serrano
U
Up and Coming
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Clients

Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz

Anadarko

AngloGold Ashanti

Cerro Matoso

Colwind/Jemewaii Kai

Ecopetrol

GDF Suez

GE

Halliburton

Hidrocasanare

Inkia Energy

Minera de Cobre Quebradona

Mubadala

Occidental Andina

Oil Tanking

Petrobras

Repsol

Sociedad Minera de Santander S.A.S (Minesa)

South32

Triple Flag Mining Finance

Vale

Industries

Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz

Banks & Financial Institutions

Mining

Oil & Gas

Private Equity Funds

Renewable Energy

Transportation

Utilities