Posse Herrera Ruiz > Bogota, Colombia > Firm Profile

‘In the Medellin office, Natalia Tobón stands out for her knowledge in the procedural field, while Cristina Vásquez has extensive experience in public infrastructure, and in the corporate relations of companies in this sector with the different interest groups (banks, insurance companies, investors and public contracting entities).’

‘A strong interdisciplinary team, with experts in complementary issues, which ensures the proper development of the projects entrusted to it.‘

‘The skills of the team to highlight are: flexibility, innovation and a pro-business approach. Compared to other teams it is very favourable. The collaboration between all the areas and teams of the firm allowed a successful closure of the project.’

‘Posse Herrera’s legal team is characterised by its excellence in providing legal services and in the availability of partners to directly attend to the client’s needs, working in co-ordination with the other members of the respective areas.’

‘We had the opportunity to work with PHR in their Medellin offices and we were very impressed with the top-notch work done by the team. Lawyers provided very timely and well-thought-out advice — and at a reasonable cost.’

‘First-class professionals, with detailed knowledge of the client’s needs and very empathic with the client. Carolina Posada in particular is fantastic, very smart and strategic, which was vital for our client to be successful.’

‘Posse Herrera’s team of lawyers is specialised in different areas of law and offers comprehensive legal concept for its clients, depending on their needs, and providing time and dedication as required to address the matter of interest.’

‘We highlight the firm for its specialisations in different disciplines, such as administrative law, tax, free regime and dispute resolution.’

‘PHR lawyers are experienced people, with in-depth knowledge of the law and jurisprudence in Colombia. They defend our interests while always maintaining maximum objectivity on the issues in dispute, advising us on whether or not it is coherent to defend. Their arguments and legal strategies are solid and generate confidence in the defence of our interests.’

‘The team commits the maximum effort in satisfying the needs of its clients, devoting all the time that is necessary to meet the objectives set. There is excellent co-ordination between the members of the work team — they are also capable of forming effective work teams with external allies.’

‘The PHR team is very comprehensive, covering all the different areas of law. Additionally, it incorporates the advice of experts, who strengthen the legal arguments of our defence. It is an office with experience and extensive knowledge that generates confidence in its ability to defend our interests — always within the framework of legality and transparency.’

‘We appreciate how lawyers get involved and strive to understand business issues, and the client, in order to attend all the processes in their charge; its search for efficient and effective solutions to the situations that arise; its availability to attend and resolve all concerns; and its excellent client service.’

‘Daniel Posse has enormous experience in dealing with judicial and arbitration processes, extensive knowledge of procedural matters and a great ability to direct and lead the team. Carolina Posada has extensive legal knowledge in different areas of law, especially procedural matters, integrates very well into work teams and has enormous experience in arbitration matters.’

‘Carolina Posada is diligent. She knows the civil regime in Colombia very well. Laura Vengoechea is very attentive, she is usually available to discuss any point and has a good legal command of the issues.’

‘Associate Natalia Tobón is an excellent litigation lawyer. She gave us peace of mind regarding our position during the arbitration process. She also proved to be technically impeccable, showing a clear knowledge of the legal concepts required to undertake the arbitration.’

‘Associate Daniela Corchuelo is characterised by her great knowledge in procedural matters and especially in the field of arbitration. She has a practical sense that allows her to properly apply knowledge and has great charisma that allows her to establish very good relationships with clients and colleagues.’

‘Posse Herrera Ruíz stands out for having a highly capable litigation team, in which the client feels supported, even if the partner is not present. I also highlight the ease with which lawyers understand and apply business strategy to the litigation, without limiting themselves to the procedural issues.’

‘PHR has successfully supported us, for three years, in a complex legal process and under a restrictive pandemic environment. The incorporation of translators, accounting experts, bilingual sessions and especially a great capacity to understand, plan and recommend our best position has been necessary in the process.’

‘The difference with other firms is noticeable; it is distinguished by its ethics, punctuality and quality of work. Lawyers are experts at what they do. They don’t make mistakes. They do not miss a deadline, or a delivery. If they tell you Monday, it is not Tuesday, nor Wednesday; it is Monday.’

‘Carolina Posada is impeccable. Her legal skills never cease to amaze me and she is also very practical. She knows when to fight and when to reconcile, which I appreciate very much — she does not wear me out with useless cases. Her writings are of unparalleled quality and her attention to detail leaves no loose ends.’

‘Daniel Posse, together with his work team — especially Pedro Álvarez, who is in charge of dealing with the company’s affairs — demonstrates a high degree of commitment, responsibility and initiative in generating solutions and alternatives for assigned issues.’

‘María Isabel Osorio (senior associate) and Daniel Posse are always there to meet the needs of clients. The team has extensive knowledge and experience in the field.’

‘Natalia Tobón stands out for her professionalism, kindness and knowledge of the client, which conveys confidence and security, being the main qualities sought from a law firm with the reputation of PHR.’

‘Laura Vengoechea is very detailed and studious and produces very satisfactory results. Together with Carolina Posada, she forms a dream team, which is very soft in their treatment but implacable on the battlefield. I couldn’t be in better hands.’

‘Posse Herrera Ruiz has been supporting us for some time on issues related to public services, especially energy issues. We have done very well with their advice. The entire team is very friendly and attentive to resolving our concerns.’

‘We have been working with PHR for eight years, initially as advisors on regulatory, environmental and contractual issues for our refinery, but more recently on a photovoltaic energy project. PHR offers us a 24/7 service on critical issues, is always available and provides access to different legal areas related to our activity.’

‘For more technical issues (electricity or environmental technical matters) it offers us access to their external team of engineers and environmentalists. This is a very valuable plus for us.’

‘We value the firm’s availability, pro-positive disposition and comprehensive advice on different matters. We interacted with the partners Mariana Sanchez and Alvaro José Rodríguez, and with environmental associate Erika Serrano Rojas.’

‘Strengths: excellent customer management; timely and quality responses. Skills: the knowledge of the partners, and the lawyers in charge of the matters entrusted to them, give the client peace of mind that it is receiving the best quality of advice. Compared to other firms, it stands out for the quality of its service and the excellence of its lawyers.’

‘We know that the firm has the best lawyers to deal with the issues and carry them out with quality and on time. It is very pleasing to see how all the documents and works that come out of the firm have a stamp that identifies them — that is, it all comes out written in the same way, in the same format, etc.’

‘Director Diana Salazar stands out for her knowledge, technical experience and, above all, for the service she provides to the client. She is timely, friendly, attentive, takes the time to thoroughly explain the risks and benefits of a specific case. Diana is a truly outstanding attorney.’

‘Alvaro José Rodríguez’s team is excellent. Lawyers Mariana Sanchez and Erika Serrano Rojas, who support him on energy and natural resources issues, are accomplished, structured and creative. They are a close firm, providing excellent service and always helping the business.’

‘Those who provide us with their services in this firm, are very timely in their responses and extremely detailed. Lawyers prioritise knowing us and understanding our business to provide us with the best possible advice.’

‘PHR supports us on different projects that have the particularity of not only requiring tax knowledge but also a holistic vision of the business to able to make the best decisions. The firm stands out compared to others for its strong business vision, which is why it has been a good partner for our projects.‘

‘Both Juan Guillermo Ruiz and Jaime Gómez stand out for their very good dispositions and holistic vision. In the case of Juan Guillermo, his vast experience is evident; he has great knowledge of the market and its different actors.’

‘A dynamic tax team.’

‘Juan Camilo De Bedout shows his experience and his desire to always be at the forefront of the issues he handles. He cares as if it were his business, when he provides his advice.’

‘The firm stands out for the quality of the service it provides. Lawyers are clear and timely, and their concepts are concrete. Jorge De los Ríos (partner) and Laura Torrado (associate) stand out.’

‘The Posse Herrera Ruiz team, led by Jorge De los Ríos, has proven experience in mass consumption and large transactions, which is extremely important for companies like ours.’

‘We have noticed the constant follow-up and supervision of the partner in all our requests. Likewise, there have been changes within the area that have not affected the work conducted at all.’

‘We also emphasise that the rates are fair and that the lawyers of the practice are always available and attentive to our requirements.’

‘We value the close customer service provided by Jorge De los Ríos and associate Adriana Otero, their knowledge of mass consumption industries and their response times’

‘We would highlight the experience and professionalism of its lawyers, at all levels. In addition, the service is timely.’

‘Lawyers care about knowing their clients in order to give complete advice. In addition to their experience and professionalism, they stand out for their customer service, which is always impeccable.’

‘We have been working with PHR for eight years, initially as advisors on regulatory, environmental and contractual issues for our refinery, but more recently on a photovoltaic energy project. PHR offers us a 24/7 service on critical issues, is always available and provides access to different legal areas related to our activity.’

‘For more technical issues (electricity or environmental technical matters), the team offers us access to its external team of engineers and environmentalists. This is a very valuable ‘plus’ for us.’

‘We value the firm’s availability, pro-positive disposition and comprehensive advice on different matters. We interacted with the partners Mariana Sanchez (energy and natural resources) and Alvaro José Rodríguez, and with environmental associate Erika Serrano Rojas.’

‘The team’s strong points are its knowledge of the topics, its responsive follow-ups and its practicality in recommendations.’

‘We value lawyers for their practicality.’

‘The team is unmatched both in quality of service and level of technical knowledge. Its level of response is impressive. We have received advice on various issues and responses are always right on-point.’

‘Lawyers involve themselves fully in the different requirements of the client with very important input and attention to specific needs. They abide by, and fully respect, the terms of their fee proposal (which is not frequent with law firms) and do not hesitate to support the client, even at short notice.’

‘We value the team for its level of response and confidence in technical knowledge. In particular, Helena Camargo is spectacular in her legal advice.’

‘PHR has a team of excellent professionals in life sciences, and in IP in general. I feel that the team is at a level equal to, or higher than, that of important Colombian law firms in this area.’

‘The plus that makes the team stand out is the accessibility of the different lawyers and that there is always a partner ensuring that issues are handled properly.’

‘Posse Herrera is a firm with highly specialised staff in intellectual property. It always has solutions for clients and its lawyers’ attention is specialised for each case. In addition, the team always shows good availability and kindness to serve its clients.’

‘Mónica Bonnett is a lawyer with significant experience in patents and in very innovative topics such as trade marks for cannabis and pharma products. Her ability to provide solutions for clients is unparalleled, as she has extensive knowledge and experience in IP. She is always clear and precise in her opinions.’

‘A team of excellent lawyers, particularly Mónica Bonnett for her excellent regulatory knowledge.’

‘We recommend the team for its good experience in the sector, knowledge of the company and customer service, particularly Jesús Albarrán and Cristina Vásquez.’

‘Lawyers are very attentive and are always available. Likewise, they care about knowing the doubts and concerns of their clients, and they attend to them as quickly as possible.’

‘I highlight associate Catalina Posada and director Jesús Albarrán; they work constantly to solve problems and close deals in favour of the interests of the client.’

‘The team is experienced in Colombia.’

‘Alvaro José Rodríguez is well-spoken and provides good service and detailed analysis.’

‘We value the team for its good customer service and openness in contractual positions.’

‘We value the team for its simplicity and clarity in explaining the topics and carrying out its recommendations.’

‘Associate Héctor Otálora perfectly understands the client’s needs. He explains concepts in ways in which non-lawyers can understand.’

‘Lawyers make you feel very well advised through their great knowledge of insurance.’

‘Director Diana Salazar is excellent! She has a mastery of the insurance area and excellent judgment. The cases are supported in-depth.’

‘PHR has top-quality professionals, who are always willing to actively resolve the legal challenges we have as clients. Intellectual property matters handled by PHR professionals are carried out in an agile and high-level manner, which gives security and confidence to the client.’

‘PHR is a highly recognised and experienced firm. Its lawyers have sophisticated academic studies and extensive experience.’

‘Helena Camargo is a top-notch attorney; everything she is involved with turns out well. Annabelle Angarita is a professional who, with her forcefulness and agility, represents all the support of the PHR firm. A great duo.’

‘We value the direct attention of key partners; they always demonstrate knowledge and mastery of determining issues, they have very good connections with the relevant agencies, and they provide innovative contributions.’

‘I highlight lawyers’ determined dedication to know in-depth, and with solvency, the matters involved in the complicated and very technical cases with which they assist us. Undeniable knowledge and mastery of arbitration. They make a difference in this regard.’

‘The team is consolidating after some changes in recent years. The disposition of the team is very good and lawyers are always oriented to provide good service and solutions.’

‘The team is up-to-date on trends and generates space to discuss current issues and the impact regulatory changes will have on corruption and compliance risk management systems.’

‘Lawyers are well-prepared, which makes communication fluid. The team provides timely support when information or suggestions are requested. Additionally, the concerns of each client are always addressed regardless of their business sector.’

‘Customer service is exceptional. The team differentiates itself through its efforts to understand its clients.’

‘Lawyers demonstrate good attitude and availability. Lawyers possess excellent knowledge of relevant issues and clients. They are concrete and clear in their concepts and recommendations.‘

‘The team’s best qualities are client service, knowledge and professionalism. Luis Miguel Russi is an outstanding lawyer.‘

‘We value the firm for its professionals’ clarity of advice, as well as for its understanding of business and the needs of the client.’

‘We highlight lawyers’ interactions with the client, their negotiating capacity, respect and legal support.’