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Key contacts
Marketing and Business Development Director: Silvia Velásquez
Quick facts
Number of lawyers

160

Number of partners

28

Network memberships

Meritas, Interlaw, ELA, advoc, Concilium, Am Best

Languages

Spanish, English, French

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Capital markets
Capital markets : Debt
Capital markets : Equity
Financial and corporate
Corporate and M&A
M&A
Energy and infrastructure
Project development
Project development : Mining
Projects : Mining
Firm overview

Posse Herrera Ruiz is a specialist law firm that, with a multidisciplinary and systematic approach, finds comprehensive, creative, prudent and value-added solutions that optimize the return on investment and minimize the risks of its clients.

Client feedback

“They understand in detail the contractual local PPP project structure and documentation, allowing ground material to adjust finance documentation properly. PHR are focused on giving proper services to the sponsors.” 

“Focused, detailed and a very professional firm.” Project finance 

“The team has a lot of knowledge and availability. They are always open to finding solutions.” 

Key transactional practices
  • Banking
  • Asset finance
  • Capital markets: Debt
  • Capital markets: Derivatives
  • Capital markets: Equity
  • Capital markets: High yield
  • Competition
  • Covered bonds
  • Financial restructuring
  • Financial services regulatory
  • Investment funds
  • M&A
  • Private equity
  • Private equity funds
  • Project bonds
  • Project development
  • Project finance
  • Real estate finance
  • Real estate funds
  • Restructuring and insolvency
  • Trade finance
Key practice contacts
Other offices
  • MEDELLÍN
    Phone: +57 604 448 8435
    Cra 43A # 1 – 50 Tower 2
    Office 864, San Fernando Plaza
    Zip code: 050021

  • BARRANQUILLA
    Phone: +57 605 311 2140
    Cra 53 # 82 – 86
    4th Floor
    Zip code: 080001
Address:
Cra 7 No 71-52, Torre A Oficina 504
Bogotá, 110231
Tel:+576013257300 Fax:+57 601 325 7313 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://phrlegal.com/
Rankings published in 2026
Banking and finance
Tier 1
19 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Brigard Urrutia
9 practice areas
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Dentons Cárdenas & Cárdenas
11 practice areas
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Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
11 practice areas
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Posse Herrera Ruiz
11 practice areas
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Pérez-Llorca
10 practice areas
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Tier 2

Baker McKenzie
10 practice areas
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Cuatrecasas
5 practice areas
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Garrigues
8 practice areas
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Parra Rodríguez Abogados
4 practice areas
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Tier 3

CMS Rodríguez-Azuero
4 practice areas
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Holland & Knight
10 practice areas
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Muñoz Aya
2 practice areas
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Muñoz Tamayo & Asociados
4 practice areas
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Tier 4

Lloreda Camacho & Co
7 practice areas
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Mendoza Abogados
6 practice areas
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Notable

Cavelier Abogados
2 practice areas
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Esguerra JHR
5 practice areas
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GODOY
4 practice areas
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Capital markets
Tier 1
12 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Brigard Urrutia
9 practice areas
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Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
11 practice areas
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Posse Herrera Ruiz
11 practice areas
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Pérez-Llorca
10 practice areas
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Tier 2

Garrigues
8 practice areas
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Tier 3

Baker McKenzie
10 practice areas
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Cuatrecasas
5 practice areas
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Dentons Cárdenas & Cárdenas
11 practice areas
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Mendoza Abogados
6 practice areas
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Notable

A&O Shearman
1 practice area
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Holland & Knight
10 practice areas
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M&A
Tier 1
25 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Baker McKenzie
10 practice areas
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Brigard Urrutia
9 practice areas
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Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
11 practice areas
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Posse Herrera Ruiz
11 practice areas
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Pérez-Llorca
10 practice areas
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Tier 2

CMS Rodríguez-Azuero
4 practice areas
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Dentons Cárdenas & Cárdenas
11 practice areas
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Garrigues
8 practice areas
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Lloreda Camacho & Co
7 practice areas
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Tier 3

BDO Colombia
1 practice area
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Cuatrecasas
5 practice areas
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Holland & Knight
10 practice areas
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Parra Rodríguez Abogados
4 practice areas
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Tier 4

Mendoza Abogados
6 practice areas
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Serrano Martinez
2 practice areas
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Solvere
2 practice areas
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Notable

BBGS Abogados
2 practice areas
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Chalela I Abogados
2 practice areas
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Correa Merino Agudelo
3 practice areas
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Deloitte
3 practice areas
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Esguerra JHR
5 practice areas
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GODOY
4 practice areas
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Gamboa, García, Roldán & Co
2 practice areas
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Paniagua & Tovar Abogados
3 practice areas
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Project development
Tier 1
18 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Brigard Urrutia
9 practice areas
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Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
11 practice areas
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Posse Herrera Ruiz
11 practice areas
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Pérez-Llorca
10 practice areas
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Tier 2

Baker McKenzie
10 practice areas
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Castro Leiva Rendón Abogados
2 practice areas
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Cuatrecasas
5 practice areas
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GODOY
4 practice areas
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Garrigues
8 practice areas
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Tier 3

CMS Rodríguez-Azuero
4 practice areas
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Dentons Cárdenas & Cárdenas
11 practice areas
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Esguerra JHR
5 practice areas
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Holland & Knight
10 practice areas
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Infraestructura Legal
2 practice areas
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Muñoz Tamayo & Asociados
4 practice areas
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Notable

Mendoza Abogados
6 practice areas
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Palacios Lleras
3 practice areas
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Projects : Mining
Tier 2
8 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Baker McKenzie
10 practice areas
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Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
11 practice areas
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Tier 2

Brigard Urrutia
9 practice areas
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Dentons Cárdenas & Cárdenas
11 practice areas
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Holland & Knight
10 practice areas
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Lloreda Camacho & Co
7 practice areas
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Posse Herrera Ruiz
11 practice areas
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Notable

Gomez Pinzon
2 practice areas
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

Posse Herrera Ruiz is a leading Colombian law firm known for its multidisciplinary expertise and strategic legal counsel across industries. Founded in 1927, the firm operates from offices in Bogotá, Medellín, and Barranquilla, offering full-service legal support to domestic and international clients. It is recognized for its strength in corporate law, banking and finance, capital markets, public law, and project development. The firm regularly advises on complex transactions, regulatory matters, and dispute resolution, with a strong presence in sectors such as infrastructure, energy, agribusiness, real estate, and hospitality. Posse Herrera Ruiz is known for its collaborative approach and deep industry knowledge, making it a trusted advisor for high-impact legal matters. 

Highlight 

Posse Herrera Ruiz advised Aligned Data Centers on expanding a major credit facility to support its acquisition of ODATA. The deal spans multiple jurisdictions and highlights the growing importance of data infrastructure in Latin America. It reflects the firm’s strength in guiding clients through complex, highimpact financings 

Key Publishable: Aligned Data Centers, Bank of Nova Scotia  

Testimonials 

Practical, available, with sense of urgency, and efficient use of time. Good experience.” (Bank lending client) 

Large experience in PPP structuring and knowledge of the market.” (PPP/PFI client) 

Juan Jose Huertas  

“Very professional, knowledgeable of the topics we consulted, and delivers on time.” 

Cristina Vásquez  

“Provides strong service and understanding of our needs adapting to industry changes and operating with a skilled team” 

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Deal Highlights
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Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
QA Investments - Financing
2020-09-29
Posse Herrera Ruiz
Colombia
Financing
Mariana Posse
QA Investments
Lender
SGS Colombia Holdings - Financing
2020-01-12
Posse Herrera Ruiz
Colombia
Financing
Mariana Posse
SGS Colombia Holdings
Underwriter
Union Vial Rio Pamplonita - Financing
2020-01-03
Posse Herrera Ruiz
Colombia
Financing
Mariana Posse
Union Vial Rio Pamplonita
Borrower
Union Vial Rio Pamplonita - Financing
2020-04-20
Posse Herrera Ruiz
Colombia
Financing
Mariana Posse
Union Vial Rio Pamplonita
Borrower
Northland Power Colombia Distribution - Restructuring
2020-01-07
Posse Herrera Ruiz
Colombia
Restructuring
Alvaro Jose Rodriguez
Northland Power Colombia Distribution
Debtor
Codere - Restructuring
2020-01-10
Posse Herrera Ruiz
Colombia
Restructuring
Lina Lineros
Codere
Bondholder
Autovia Neiva Girardot - Financing
2020-04-30
Posse Herrera Ruiz
Colombia
Financing
Mariana Posse
Autovia Neiva Girardot
Borrower
Bancolombia; Banco de Occidente - Financing
2020-01-11
Posse Herrera Ruiz
Colombia
Financing
Mariana Posse
Bancolombia, Banco de Occidente
Lender
Wheaton Precious Metals - Financing
2020-05-11
Posse Herrera Ruiz
Colombia
Financing
Alvaro José Rodríguez
Wheaton Precious Metals
Lender
Phoenix Tower International - Financing
2020-01-09
Posse Herrera Ruiz
Colombia
Financing
Lina Lineros
Phoenix Tower International
Borrower
The Carlyle Group - Restructuring
2020-01-12
Posse Herrera Ruiz
Colombia
Restructuring
Mariana Posse
The Carlyle Group
Debtor
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation - Financing
2020-01-08
Posse Herrera Ruiz
Colombia
Financing
Lina Lineros
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Lender
Sacyr - Financing
2020-01-04
Posse Herrera Ruiz
Colombia
Financing
Mariana Posse
Sacyr
Lender
Sacyr - Project development
2020-01-03
Posse Herrera Ruiz
Colombia
Project development
Mariana Posse
Sacyr
Sponsor
Puerto Antioquia - Project finance
2020-01-07
Posse Herrera Ruiz
Colombia
Project finance
Gabriel Sánchez
Puerto Antioquia
Borrower
WEG Industries - Project development
2021-02-25
Posse Herrera Ruiz
Colombia
Project development
Jaime Cubillos
WEG Industries
Project developer
CAF Ferrocarriles - Project development
2020-01-09
Posse Herrera Ruiz
Colombia
Project development
José Alejandro Torres
CAF Ferrocarriles
Project company
CAF Ferrocarriles - Project development
2021-02-25
Posse Herrera Ruiz
Colombia
Project development
José Alejandro Torres
CAF Ferrocarriles
Project company
Greely and Hansen - Project development
2021-02-25
Posse Herrera Ruiz
Colombia
Project development
Ernesto Cavelier
Greely and Hansen
Project company
Greely and Hansen - Project development
2020-01-09
Posse Herrera Ruiz
Colombia
Project development
Ernesto Cavelier
Greely and Hansen
Project company
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Sponsored

Sponsored

  • IFLR1000
    Sponsored by Posse Herrera Ruiz
    The day after the health reform proposal sank in the Senate’s 7th Committee, the Ministry of Health and the Superintendency surprisingly produced a new version, signed by the major insurers (the EPS) and the two business associations representing them (ACEMI and Gestarsalud), which basically stated they were going to re-submit a reform Act to Congress come August, but this time with the full support of the EPS. This outcome was disturbing to the critics of such reform.
  • IFLR1000
    Sponsored by Posse Herrera Ruiz
    Through the issuance of Decree 1630 of 2021, a chapter related to the conditions and requirements for the environmental management of chemical substances for industrial use (SQUI) was added to Decree 1076 of 2015. The above, in order to clearly articulate the particularities of the management and identification of the risks associated with its use and elimination.
  • IFLR1000
    Sponsored by Posse Herrera Ruiz
    As companies and governments adopt greener and more responsible practices, there is a need to transform traditional sectors and create new green jobs. This change not only responds to the urgent need to mitigate environmental impact but also represents an opportunity to revitalize the labor market with innovations that promote sustainable development.