Carolina Posada co-heads the Dispute Resolution practice at Posse Herrera Ruiz and is one of the most influential voices in arbitration and litigation in Colombia. Her practice combines domestic and international arbitration with state court litigation, providing clients with a comprehensive strategic vision to resolve their most complex disputes.
With over 28 years leading high-profile cases, Carolina has successfully represented domestic and international clients before civil and administrative courts, as well as arbitral tribunals in Colombia and abroad. Her experience spans contractual liability, damages, insurance and reinsurance, distribution agreements, corporate and M&A disputes, construction, and infrastructure, among other areas critical to business operations.
She is a listed arbitrator at the Arbitration Centers of Colombia’s leading Chambers of Commerce, the Superintendency of Companies, and AMCHAM Peru. She also serves as a sports arbitrator for the Dispute Resolution Chamber of the Colombian Football Federation and the Cali Chamber of Commerce. She has acted as chair, co-arbitrator, and sole arbitrator in numerous proceedings under various rules, giving her a unique perspective from both the advocate’s and decision-maker’s standpoint.
Carolina represents Colombia as a delegate of the Colombian Arbitration Commission to the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and is an active member of the Latin American Arbitration Association (ALARB). Her recognition extends beyond borders: she has been called upon as an expert on Colombian law before state courts in the United States and Switzerland.
The most demanding international rankings endorse her track record: Chambers & Partners ranks her as a Band 1 lawyer in Dispute Resolution, while The Legal 500, Best Lawyers, and Who’s Who Legal recognize her as a leader in her field. Benchmark Litigation has named her among the “Top 25 Lat-Am Women in Litigation” for three consecutive years.
In 2019, Euromoney Legal Group distinguished her as the top litigator in Latin America, a recognition that cements her position among the elite of litigation in the region. Admitted to practice in Colombia since 1997. Carolina holds a law degree from Universidad de la Sabana and a specialization in Liability and Damages from Universidad Externado de Colombia.
