Lawyers at Posse Herrera Ruiz impress with their ability to ‘understand the operational and business implications of privacy issues’. Providing deep experience in all core areas of data privacy law — from regulatory compliance through to cybersecurity breach response — the group stands out for its comprehensive contentious expertise, with recent work spanning cases at the intersection of data privacy, consumer protection and e-commerce matters. Department head Jorge de los Ríos is highly regarded for regulatory compliance and administrative litigation. Associate Laura Torrado, who sits in the competition and privacy teams, is also noted.
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- Pragmatic. Excellent response times. Transparent billing. Great synergy with the Dispute Resolution practice. Good Partner/Associate partnership.
- Laura Torrado, Jorge de los Rios. Timeliness and rigor in deliverables. Approachability and clarity in messaging.
- The firm's lawyers stand out because of how they combine solid technical knowledge in data protection with a friendly and approachable manner. They feel more like an extension of the in-house team than an external consultant, which greatly facilitates daily work and the management of privacy issues. Our experience with Jorge de los Ríos and Laura Torrado has been particularly positive. Both are very available, attentive, and committed to the cases, always following up and strictly adhering to deadlines. The partner's active involvement is noticeable and creates a clear sense of support and priority, something not always found in other firms. They differentiate themselves from their competitors through their close relationship, constant communication, and ability to understand the business beyond regulatory compliance. Their main strengths are reliability, availability, and the practical way they address privacy risks, offering ongoing support and well-thought-out solutions that truly help the business move forward.
- The personal data protection and privacy practice is characterised by its close, practical and highly committed approach. Lawyers have a solid technical command of the applicable regulatory framework and, at the same time, the ability to understand the operational and business implications of privacy issues. Our experience with Jorge de los Ríos and Laura Torrado has been very positive.
Key clients
- Adidas
- Hennes & Mauritz (H&M)
- Hispasat
- Arquitectura Valor
- Sistemas de Información Empresarial (SIESA)
- DirecTV
- Automotores Toyota Colombia
Work highlights
Represented Adidas in a consumer protection investigation launched by the SIC concerning alleged violations in e-commerce operations.
Advised H&M on multiple data protection matters, including defence in tutela proceedings brought by data subjects.
Advised Toyota Colombia on data protection compliance for connected vehicle technologies, including GPS tracking and mobile applications.
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Practice head
Jorge de los Ríos