Posse Herrera Ruiz’s corporate and M&A practice stands out for its ability to provide ‘well-structured and thoughtful solutions’. Routinely engaged by both domestic and multinational public and private companies, the team is well versed in handling sophisticated corporate transactions across all major industries, with its recent experience spanning deals in the food and beverage, financial services, infrastructure, life sciences and TMT spheres, among others. The team is co-led by ’outstanding partners’ Jaime Herrera and José Alejandro Torres; they recently acted alongside the tax group to lead the firm’s advice to Davivienda and Grupo Bolivar on the business combination between Davivienda and the operations of Scotiabank in Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama. Jaime Cubillos is another go-to corporate specialist and brings to bear extensive experience in corporate work, M&A transactions and corporate governance issues. Among his recent highlights, Cubillos paired up with next-generation partner Susana Gómez to act for Protección and Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana on the sale of 100% of the shares of Administradora de Fondos de Pensiones Crecer. Other names to note at partner level include Gabriel Sánchez, who is ‘clear, concise, and very effective’; Oscar Tutasaura, whose broad practice spans corporate, insurance, compliance and white-collar crime law; and Catalina Noreña, who was elevated to partner in January 2025 and, together with Tutasaura, recently advised HDI Seguros on its merger with HDI Seguros Colombia (formerly Liberty Seguros). Key supporting associates include senior Camilo Lovera and intermediate Daniel Meza, both of whom are dedicated to corporate and M&A work.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘A team of unparalleled excellence, providing well-structured and thoughtful solutions.’

  • ‘José Alejandro Torres and Catalina Noreña are an inspiring team, not only for the advice they provide, but also for their strategic approach to negotiations that protects both their clients' interests and values ​​the other party's position. They fully understand how business operates to provide efficient solutions.’

  • ‘Partners are always present and provide guidance to their teams in addressing the issues they are consulted on. PHR provides updates on matters of interest, enabling clients to identify the legal risks that affect them. The firm has technological systems that facilitate working with clients.’

  • ‘The lawyers at this firm stand out for their commitment and availability, as well as for their extensive knowledge of the issues and their business acumen. Jaime Herrera and José Alejandro Torres are outstanding partners.’

  • ‘A very effective team that is in-depth in its analysis, and also very timely. The best!’

  • ‘Gabriel Sánchez is a truly exceptional lawyer. Clear, concise, and very effective. He's also approachable, available, and a partner who works very closely with his clients.’

Key clients

  • Davivienda
  • British International School of Barranquilla
  • ​Patria Investments ​
  • FEMSA
  • ​Proninsa
  • JCDecaux Central America​​
  • Fundación WWB Colombia ​
  • Constructora Meco​
  • Demeter Brands Limited, Inversiones Concentrados S.A.S. and QBCo
  • QEI LLC (Colombia)
  • Travelers, Junto Holdings, Assa Seguros
  • Grupo IMSA

Work highlights

Advised Davivienda and Grupo Bolivar on the business combination between Davivienda and the operations of Scotiabank in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Advised Edwards Lifesciences on the sale of its critical care product group to Becton, Dickinson and Company.
Advised Protección and Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana on the sale of 100% of the shares of Administradora de Fondos de Pensiones Crecer.

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Practice head

Jaime Herrera; José Alejandro Torres