Possessing ‘exceptional technical knowledge’, Posse Herrera Ruiz also strikes the right note with clients for its ability to communicate ’clearly and simply’. The group is arguably best known for its prominent merger review practice, which stands out for its ability to work hand-in-hand with the firm’s top-tier corporate offering. However, the team is also routinely engaged to handle unfair competition litigation, where it is active in filing cases against competitors as well as defending against competition claims. Other areas of note include advising on compliance programmes and antitrust investigations. Department head Jorge De Los Ríos leverages significant in-house expertise garnered during his former role as Unilever’s global competition counsel; he recently advised DSV on merger control issues concerning its acquisition of DB Schenker from Deutsche Bahn. A deep pool of senior associates includes Laura Torrado (competition, consumer law, and privacy); Jorge Lamo Blanco (competition and consumer law); and Alejandro Casas (competition litigation). Former intermediate associate Maria Paz Vesga moved in house at Abbott in April 2025.
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‘It is a team with exceptional technical knowledge, which is also capable of communicating clearly and simply, focusing on the practical implications and consequences of the various points of the regulation.’
‘Jorge de los Ríos, Laura Torrado, and Sarita Enríquez, along with the other team members, are true partners of our in-house team, understanding the business and our needs.’
‘The team demonstrates strong commitment to the client's cause. Lawyers are punctual, maintain good relationships, explain everything and are always prepared.’
‘The team stands out for its in-depth and cross-disciplinary knowledge of key areas for the automotive sector, including competition law, consumer protection, and personal data protection.’
‘Associate Alejandro Casas brings strategic insight into the prevention and management of litigation, particularly in matters related to consumer protection.’
‘Associate Laura Torrado, with a strong specialization in the Consumer Statute, provides precise and proactive legal analysis that is essential for the prevention of regulatory contingencies. Associate Sarita Enríquez offers exceptional technical expertise in personal data protection.’
Key clients
- Colombia Móvil
- LATAM Airlines
- Automotores Toyota de Colombia
- Asociación Hotelera y Turística de Colombia (COTELCO)
- Organización Terpel
- Jeronimo Martins
- Diageo
- Palo Alto
- United International Pictures
- FitBit
- Shimano
- Adidas
Work highlights
Advised DSV in the merger control procedure concerning the agreement to acquire DB Schenker from Deutsche Bahn.
Represented EPM Telecomunicaciones, Edatel, and Colombia Móvil in a claim against Claro, alleging unfair competition and anti-competitive conduct.
Advised Adidas, and its director, in an antitrust investigation initiated by the SIC regarding an alleged gun-jumping violation.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Jorge Lamo Blanco
Laura Torrado
Practice head
Jorge de los Ríos