Corporate and M&A

Posse Herrera Ruiz

According to sources, Posse Herrera Ruiz provides advice ‘that faces market challenges and is based on commercial sensitivity’. Its multi-jurisdictional prowess is also a recurring theme among clients, with the firm’s single-country model standing as no barrier to cross-border work — indeed, it is frequently engaged to advise on the local and regional aspects of wider global deals. In a recent example, ’skilled negotiator’ Jaime Cubillos acted for Talanx Group on its $1.4bn acquisition of Liberty Mutual’s insurance businesses in Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador. Department head Jaime Herrera also has a significant international dimension to his practice; he recently teamed up with next-generation partner Susana Gómez to act as Colombian counsel to Patria Investments on its partnership, through one of its affiliates, with Banca de Inversión Bancolombia to create Patria Asset Management. José Alejandro Torres, whose broad corporate focus spans both transactional and compliance matters, is another senior member of the team; he recently advised Grupo IMSA on the sale of its pipe manufacturing and distribution business in Colombia and Mexico, through the sale of its shareholding participation in Otek Internal. Other noted partners include Gabriel Sánchez, who is well versed in both domestic and cross-border M&A; and Oscar Tutasaura, who advises on a mix of corporate, M&A, and compliance and white-collar crime work. The team is additionally supported by a capable team of associates, including Catalina Noreña, Camilo Lovera and Daniel Meza.

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Testimonials

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‘PHR is an exceptional partner for our company's needs. It advised on complex, transnational transactions and displayed exceptional professionalism and sophistication. It is very knowledgeable about our industry and is well-equipped to interact with counsel from multiple jurisdictions (USA and UK).’
‘Jaime Cubillos is an exceptionally responsive partner and is particularly strong in his ability to balance the assignment of work to his team with his personal involvement in the transactions. Jaime is equally skilled at delivering top quality legal output and acting as a skilled negotiator during the transactions.’
‘We highlight the permanent and personalised attention and support from José Alejandro Torres. Excellent willingness to receive customer feedback, which is why we feel very comfortable working as a team. Timely and high-quality responses.’
‘We valued the team for its personalised attention. Lawyers were available at any time and day and their teamwork complemented the service very well.’
‘It is a multidisciplinary team. I highlight the quality of its work and its interest in always seeking to obtain the best results for clients. Using a firm with so many areas of work ensures that our projects take in the advice of various professionals, which gives added value through comprehensive advice.’
‘The people who make up the firm are excellent professionals, very close and always ready to support clients on all requirements and issues. I highlight its ability to work even during non-working hours to achieve objectives. It gives me confidence to know that I can put any issue in its hands and I will get the best support.’
‘It demonstrates technical excellence and commercial excellence. The team is always willing to get involved in the client's needs. It always gives legal advice that faces market challenges and is based on commercial sensitivity.’
‘It is a very organised and diligent team: knowledgeable in the M&A area, with a timely and high-quality response. There has been very good internal co-ordination when assistance from other areas of the practice has been required. Billing is accurate and always done on time.’

Key clients

Cinven
TPB Acquisition Corporation
CorpGroup
Odinsa
Redcol Holdings
Aligned Data Centers
Mubadala Group (as owner of Sociedad Minera de Santander)
Minesa and Sociedad Minera Calvista Colombia (owners of the Soto Norte gold project)
Norfund
Diageo
Medical Properties Trust
Unilever Andina
Gestion y Tecnicas del Agua
Saint Gobain
HDI
Hapag Lloyd
Auvik Networks
HIG Capital
Grupo IMSA

Work highlights

Advised Grupo Nutresa on the unsolicited tender offers launched by Grupo Gilinksi, including general corporate, securities and litigation strategy with respect to shareholder activism.
Advised Odinsa on a strategic alliance with Macquarie Asset Management for the operation and investment in the airport infrastructure business of Odinsa in Colombia and Ecuador, in which each has a 50% stake.
Advised Transportes Centroamericanos del Futuro in its merger with Grupo Ransa.

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