As part of one of the largest dedicated dispute resolution offerings in Colombia, Posse Herrera Ruiz’s litigation practice leverages experience across all key pillars of the discipline, including civil and commercial proceedings involving the financial services, energy, life sciences, infrastructure and consumer sectors. Acting for a diverse roster of national and multinational clients, the team stands out for its ability to resource large-scale domestic and cross-border cases. Department co-head Daniel Posse is widely recognised as a go-to litigator and represented Primax Colombia in a $133m lawsuit filed by two former distributors. Fellow co-head Carolina Posada is also highly regarded; she represented Brock Colombia in a civil action brought by CDI seeking to invalidate a transfer of membership interest agreement. Other recommended partners are Pablo Enrique Sierra, who specialises in collection and declaratory processes; Juan Pablo Bonilla, who handles a mix of judicial and arbitral proceedings; and Jorge de los Ríos, who is noted for contentious competition and consumer law matters. A deep pool of non-partners includes María Isabel Osorio, who serves as director of the conflict resolution area; senior associate Camilo Canal, who advises on dispute resolution and insolvency; and senior associate Juan David Fiallo, who focuses on finance, energy and construction disputes. Senior associate Laura Vengoechea left to become a sole practitioner in December 2025, while senior associate Alejandro Casas went freelance in May 2026.
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- The team is always ready to support the client until the very end; they focus on prevention and planning. They have a clear understanding of timelines and create a perfect plan to support their clients.
- What stands out is their support throughout the process and their constant attention to and explanation of any questions that may arise. They are truly a great support.
- This team consistently delivers legal solutions tailored to the needs and expectations of the business. These solutions are characterized by their originality and legal soundness.
- I want to highlight partner Carolina Posada; her service is exemplary. She always seeks the best alternatives to resolve problems. Her litigation strategies are extraordinary, as is the speed and depth of her responses. She is the best lawyer one could have for any litigation or strategic matter.
- Daniel Posse possesses a deep understanding of the global political and economic landscape, enabling him to grasp any industry, no matter how complex, and provide practical solutions to any challenge. His experience and knowledge are invaluable assets to his clients. Carolina Posada's discipline and rigor, combined with her experience and pragmatism, allow challenges to be overcome with an ease unimaginable to clients. Estefania Ponce embodies the firm's DNA, and her expertise seems limitless.
- The team led by Daniel Posse and Carolina Posada, along with Estefania Ponce and partners from other practices such as José Alejandro Torres, fosters a deeper understanding of the business, its difficulties, and challenges, facilitating a more proactive approach to dispute prevention and expert handling when they arise. Nothing takes them by surprise; everything has been discussed and anticipated. Even if a new associate joins to manage client requests, the team seamlessly transfers its expertise. No other firm offers better client service.
Key clients
- Brock Colombia
- Edatel
- Frontera Energy Colombia Corp Sucursal Colombia
- Hidrocarburos del Casanare
- Maped
- Fiduciaria Bancolombia
- Primax Colombia (formerly ExxonMobil de Colombia)
- Alianza Fiduciaria
- Cooperativa de Caficultores de los Andes
- ArcelorMittal International Colombia
- Inchcape / Derco
- Itaú Fiduciaria
Work highlights
Represented Brock Colombia in a civil action brought by CDI, seeking to invalidate a transfer of membership interest agreement.
Advised Sumitomo Rubber Latin America and Sumitomo Rubber Industries on a dispute initiated by a former distributor.
Represented Frontera Energy Colombia in a civil action brought by Power Generation Technology alleging breach of contract.
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Practice head
Daniel Posse; Carolina Posada