Posse Herrera Ruiz
More informationPosse Herrera Ruiz has a strong record in obtaining authorisations and permits for clients before environmental agencies, with a focus on companies operating in the energy and natural resources, agribusiness, retail and real estate sectors. Among its other practice strong-suits, the group is also well placed to advise on transaction-related matters, where it can team up with the firm’s energy and corporate partners. The department is led jointly by natural resources and energy specialist Alvaro José Rodríguez, who combines strength in regulatory and transactional work, and newly promoted director (July 2023) Erika Serrano, who is noted for her experience in environmental permitting and sanctioning processes. Since publication, Serrano has been raised to the partnership - effective as of March 2024.
Key clients
- Hidrocarburos del Casanare
- Mineros
- Unilever Andina Colombia
- Prime Termoflores
- SeaOne Holdings
- Resiter Colombia
- Energo-Pro Colombia
- GreenLand Investment
- Oleoducto de los Llanos Orientales
- Oleoducto Bicentenario de Colombia
Work highlights
- Assisted Hidrocarburos del Casanare with obtaining the environmental authorisations before the national environmental agency relating to a new natural gas project.
- Advised Mineros on the available legal alternatives for obtaining the environmental authorisations and permits required for developing its placer mining operations.
- Advised Unilever Andina on all day-to-day environmental matters relating to its manufacturing operations and the management of controlled substances required for its production processes.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alvaro José Rodríguez, Erika Serrano