Posse Herrera Ruiz
More informationPosse Herrera Ruiz’s comprehensive arbitration practice secures strong reviews from sources for its ability to lean into other teams within the wider full-service firm to ensure ‘maximum quality of service without neglecting any aspect of the case’. The sizeable group covers all modes of dispute resolution, from domestic and international arbitration through to mediation and amicable settlement, and is equipped to handle cases across all key industry sectors. In a significant coup, it was engaged to act as local counsel to global mining company South32 in a pair of arbitration cases against Colombia — comprising an investor-state dispute and a commercial dispute — regarding attempts by the Colombian authorities to retroactively claim more than $180m in royalties. Department co-head Carolina Posada is leading the South32 work and is noted for her ’high capacity for analysis’. Dispute resolution veteran Daniel Posse co-heads the practice and is highly regarded for his experience as an arbitrator as well as acting as party counsel; he is representing new client, Inversiones Zárate Gutiérrez, in a Bogotá Chamber of Commerce arbitration regarding one of the largest real estate projects planned to be developed in Bogotá. Barranquilla-based Estefanía Ponce, who was promoted to director in July 2023, is an adept dispute resolution specialist; while senior associate María Isabel Osorio is highlighted for her ‘in-depth knowledge’. Other key senior associates include Daniela Corchuelo, Laura Vengoechea, and Alejandro Casas, while intermediate Natalia Tobón is also recommended. Since publication, Ponce has been promoted to partner and Osorio to practice director - effective as of March 2024.
Testimonials
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‘A very complete team, technically super skilled and with great strategic thinking. Carolina Posada is an excellent professional who combines a high capacity for analysis with great warmth in her treatment.’
‘Being a full-service firm, it offers a world view of the issues to ensure maximum quality of service without neglecting any aspect of the case.’
‘Lawyers handle the subject in depth, their work is impeccable, the advice denotes their dedication and work on details. The team is always ready to answer the questions of its clients.’
‘Maria Isabel Osorio is an excellent lawyer, she stands out for her in-depth knowledge, her dedication to her cases, the judicious study of information, the elaboration of strategies. Her work is impeccable.’
Key clients
- Consorcio CCC Ituango
- Inversiones Zárate Gutiérrez
- Elis Colombia
- Odinsa
- Grupo Constructor Autopistas del Café
- Gases de Occidente
- Industria Militar (INDUMIL)
- South 32
- Alianza Fiduciaria
- Organización Terpel
- Primax Colombia
- Jeronimo Martins
- Une EPM Telecomunicaciones
- Sociedad de Activos Especiales
- Abbott
- Vistatlantic
Work highlights
- Represented South32 in both commercial international and ICSID arbitration proceedings against Colombia concerning attempts by the Colombian authorities to retroactively claim more than $180m in royalties.
- Advised Consorcio CCC Ituango on several matters connected to the collapse of the diversion tunnel system of the Ituango Hydroelectric Project.
- Acted for Inversiones Zárate Gutiérrez in a Bogotá Chamber of Commerce arbitration regarding one of the largest real estate projects planned to be developed in Bogotá.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Daniel Posse, Carolina Posada