Mrs Mariana Posse > Posse Herrera Ruiz > Bogota, Colombia > Lawyer Profile

Leveraging its prominent corporate and international offerings, Posse Herrera Ruiz primarily shines in representing corporate borrowers and foreign lenders on banking and finance work. In terms of its profile in the latter segment, the team retains good links with an array of multinational banks, alternative lenders and multilaterals. On the borrower side, the group is well versed in domestic and cross-border commercial loans, project financings, acquisition finance transactions and regulatory issues, among other matters. Seasoned firm co-founder Mariana Posse is an instantly recognisable name for banking and finance work in Colombia and co-heads the department together with talented next-generation partner Natalia Escobar. Among Escobar’s recent highlights, she acted for Aligned Data Centers, as borrower, on a $1.2bn financing to support its acquisition of ODATA. Also noted at partner level is Jesús Albarrán, who acted as Colombian counsel to Camposol Colombia on a $40m revolving credit facility granted to Camposol and Camposol Colombia. Key senior associates Catalina Posada and Medellin-based Julián Aguirre provide support. In August 2023, Juan José Huertas joined from Winston & Strawn LLP in New York; subsequently promoted to director in March 2024, he brings significant experience in cross-border transactions. Since publication, Huertas has been raised to the partnership – effective as of January 2025.

Posse Herrera Ruiz’s capital markets practice is closely aligned with its banking and finance offering and the team is particularly active in debt offerings, refinancings, and related work. On the equity front, the group has recently been involved in share repurchase transactions and tender offers, among other issues. Banking and financial services veteran Mariana Posse co-heads the department and is well versed in both debt and equity matters; she recently advised Valores Industriales on a $10.7m share repurchase offer. Fellow co-head Natalia Escobar is recommended for her strong regulatory background, which draws on experience from previous roles at the Bank for International Settlements and the Financial Superintendence. The group further includes Jesús Albarrán, who has a focus on financial law and capital markets; senior associate Isabella Del Río, who handles finance, securities and capital markets; and director Juan José Huertas, who specialises in corporate and finance transactions.

Posse 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.