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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Work Department
Corporate / M&A
Position

Jaime Cubillos is a partner at Posse Herrera Ruiz, his practice focuses on corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions. He has advised sellers and buyers on transnational acquisitions and dispositions as well as international joint ventures.

Career

Prior to joining Posse Herrera Ruiz, he worked for over five years in the NY office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. During his time at Skadden, Jaime was very active in international mergers and acquisitions in Latin America, including several award-winning transactions in the region. Underwriters and banks such as issuers, debt relations and syndicated loans and other types of bank financing have also been advised.

Jaime is admitted to practice in Colombia and in the State of New York.

Languages
He speaks Spanish and English.
Education

• Northwestern University School of Law (with honors) LL.M., 2008 Chicago, Illinois.
• Universidad de los Andes J.D., 2005 Bogotá, Colombia.

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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.’

Key clients

  • Davivienda
  • British International School of Barranquilla

Work highlights

Advised Davivienda and Grupo Bolivar on the business combination between Davivienda and the operations of Scotiabank in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama.