Posse Herrera Ruiz’s environmental law team scores highly with clients for its ‘knowledge in environmental issues, and national and international regulatory trends’. Well versed across the full scope of advisory and contentious matters, the practice is particularly recognised for its experience in permitting procedures, environmental due diligence and administrative sanctioning proceedings. The firm’s dominant energy and natural resources offering is reflected in its client list, while it also acts for major names in the construction, transport, agrobusiness and manufacturing sectors, among others. Energy and natural resources partner Alvaro José Rodríguez co-heads the practice together with recently promoted (May 2024) environmental law specialist Erika Serrano. Junior associate Pablo Mejía provides support to the environmental law, and energy and natural resources departments.
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Testimonials
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‘We value the team for its knowledge in environmental issues and national and international regulatory trends, and its anticipation of high-impact modifications or trends in environmental regulatory matters, which makes it possible to make decisions and maintain business continuity.’
‘Lawyers demonstrate extensive expertise and sufficient up-to-date and purposeful knowledge for the analysis and resolution of the client's regulatory environmental needs. They also possess strong personal qualities.’
Key clients
- Granitos Y Mármoles
- Divertrónica Medellín
- Jimenez Constructores
- Terpel
- Energo-Pro Colombia
- Carcafé
- Unilever Andina Colombia
- Latam Airlaines Group
- Odinsa
Work highlights
- Advised Granitos y Mármoles on environmental due diligence connected to the sale of a limestone mine for cement production to Ultracem.
- Advised Divertrónica Medellín on its successful defence against the imposition of a penalty, through an administrative sanctioning procedure. for the alleged violation of environmental regulations for the control of atmospheric emissions from fixed sources.
- Defended Jimenez Constructores in an administrative sanctioning procedure initiated by the environmental authority of Santa Marta.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alvaro José Rodríguez, Érika Serrano