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Posse Herrera Ruiz

Energy & Natural Resources

Latin America Guide 2027 : Colombia


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

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 an environmental permits, and mangement of administrative investigations, penalties and litigation.

Clients (3)

  • Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
  • Sociedad Minera de Santander S.A.S. (Minesa)
  • Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp.

Industries (6)

  • Consumer Products
  • Energy & Natural Resources
  • Lifesciences & Pharma
  • Utilities
  • Government
  • Mining

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Energy & Natural Resources - Colombia

Band 1

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.

Work Highlights

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  • Posse Herrera Ruiz advised Mainstream on regulatory and transactional aspects of the sale of a 100MW solar photovoltaic project and four early-stage renewable energy development projects in Colombia with a planned capacity exceeding 750MW.

Strengths

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  • Posse Herrera Ruiz offers everything we need, including in-depth knowledge across all facets of the energy industry. The firm is highly effective in understanding and clearly conveying the intricacies of electrical regulations, which are very complex not only in Colombia but worldwide.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America
  • Posse Herrera Ruiz stands out for the technical strength and expertise of its team, combining a deep understanding of the regulatory framework with a practical vision of the energy sector. The team demonstrates exceptional knowledge of contractual and regulatory matters, providing precise and timely solutions to complex issues.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Álvaro José Rodríguez
    Band 1Álvaro José Rodríguez

    Álvaro José Rodríguez

    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.
    • Álvaro José Rodríguez demonstrates a high level of seniority, contributing to the most complex matters and achieving balanced outcomes that satisfy all parties. He combines strong commercial acumen with high-quality legal advice.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America
    • Álvaro José Rodríguez is an excellent lawyer with strong academic depth, consistently handling complex industry-related matters with a high level of expertise.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America
  • Band 1Mariana Sánchez
    Band 1Mariana Sánchez

    Mariana Sánchez

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

    • Mariana Sánchez stands out for her sound understanding of the renewable energy market and business landscape in Colombia, including its key challenges. She delivers high-quality work and responds promptly.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America
    • Mariana Sánchez demonstrates excellent leadership and deep practical expertise in the energy sector, enabling her to identify challenges quickly and deliver clear, effective solutions tailored to clients’ needs. Her commitment and personalised approach ensure precise, timely advice, making her a highly reliable adviser on complex strategic matters.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America

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