Cristina Vásquez
Posse Herrera RuizPosse Herrera Ruiz’s interdisciplinary practice draws together lawyers specialising in finance, infrastructure, administrative law, and energy and natural resources — among other areas — to provide ‘clear and concise courses of action’ on project-related matters. Names to note include infrastructure and public law partner Cristina Vásquez, who is commended for her ’extensive experience in the infrastructure sector’; she recently paired up with corporate partner Gabriel Sánchez to act as local counsel to Odinsa on a strategic alliance with Macquarie Asset Management concerning airport infrastructure. The group also draws on banking and finance expert Mariana Posse; energy and natural resources specialist Alvaro José Rodríguez; finance and capital markets partner Jesús Albarrán; director Juan José Huertas, who focuses on finance and corporate law; and senior associate Catalina Posada, who supports on banking and finance work.
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‘Posse Herrera Ruiz is a high-quality firm, which possesses exceptional partners and support teams. In our particular case, the personal and professional relationship with Cristina Vasquez could not have been better. We feel very pleased to be served by the firm and highly recommend it.’
‘The availability of the lawyers is permanent, with the advantage that they support us in person in many of matters. They have up-to-date knowledge, which allows them to be at the forefront of all issues required by the client.’
‘Cristina Vasquez has extensive experience in the infrastructure sector and her role within PHR has allowed us to address different business challenges, with excellent results.’
‘PHR offers practical solutions to complex problems. It is composed of excellent advisers.’
‘Gabriel Sanchez demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the projects sector and experience with different markets and jurisdictions.’
‘A quality of the PHR team is its comprehensiveness, where each member of the team has notable knowledge in particular areas and complements each other. This means that the questions we have always receives an answer from an expert within the team.’
‘It provides clear and concise courses of action. For our consultations we have always found clear courses of action without giving much thought to the matter. I highlight Gabriel Sanchez and Jesus Albarrán for how practical and quick they are in resolving the issues that we have requested.’
- ‘It stands out for its comprehensive advice. Cristina Vásquez provides excellent recommendations.’
Key clients
- Sacyr
- Puerto Antioquia
- CAF Ferrocarriles
- John Laing
- Odinsa
- SeaOne Holdings
- Akuo Energy Colombia
- Sociedad Concesionaria Vial Montes de María
- Financiera de Desarrollo Nacional
- Northland Power
- Atlas Renewable Energy
- Terpel
- Puerto Antioquia
- Bancolombia
Work highlights
- Advised TMF Colombia, as collateral agent, on the refinancing of the 4G road project connecting Pamplona and Cúcuta.
- Acted as local counsel to Odinsa on the closing of a strategic alliance with Macquarie Asset Management for the operation and investment in the airport infrastructure business of Odinsa in Colombia and Ecuador.
- Advised Consorcio LRT80 on legal and contractual matters related to the Metro de la 80 Project in Medellín.
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Cristina Vásquez, Mariana Posse, Álvaro Jose Rodríguez, Gabriel Sanchez, Jesús Albarran