Noted for its ‘commitment and specialised knowledge’, Posse Herrera Ruiz’s international trade offering has an emphasis on customs tax, where it can act in tandem with the firm’s top-tier tax practice, as well as regulatory compliance. The group also brings to bear experience in trade remedies, customs litigation and free-trade zones. Next-generation partner María Paula Sánchez spearheads the customs and international trade area and advises on a broad spectrum of trade remedies cases, customs compliance, customs litigation and trade zone-related matters; she recently advised Levi Strauss Colombia on the structure for importing merchandise following the acquisition of a maquila operation in Colombia. At senior level, the team additionally benefits from the experience of seasoned customs law counsel Ramiro Araujo Segovia; tax partner Juan Guillermo Ruiz, who oversees the tax, customs, and foreign trade departments; and tax and customs litigator Juan Camilo De Bedout. In March 2025, associate Ana María Vega left to become legal director at Contratamos.
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‘The team’s qualifications and strong relationships with clients make the difference. Lawyers stand out for their commitment and specialised knowledge.’
‘Good international partners for regulatory affairs.’
‘Lawyers combine a good vision of foreign trade with integrity.’
Key clients
- Levi Strauss Colombia
- Banco Davivienda
- Fundación CTIC (Centro de Tratamiento e Investigación sobre Cancer Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo)
- Diageo Colombia
- Prebel
- Solla
- Quintal
- Assist Card de Colombia
- Empresa Colombiana de Cementos
- Ciclotrón Colombia ZF
Work highlights
Advised Ecocementos on a feasibility analysis for establishing a new business in a free-trade zone.
Represented Assist Card in defending against a challenge from the Tax Authority regarding the VAT exemption applied by the company.
Advised Ravago Americas on a safeguard investigation regarding imports of polyvinyl chloride from South Korea.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
María Paula Sanchez