Clyde & Co and G Herrera Abogados & Asociados announce association in Colombia

A strategic collaboration to strengthen legal services in insurance, corporate law, cybersecurity, and risk management in Colombia and globally

London, 14 April 2025 – Global law firm Clyde & Co announced today its partnership with G Herrera Abogados & Asociados (GHA), one of the leading insurance law firms in Colombia. Beyond insurance law, GHA has a solid track record in commercial litigation and arbitration, professional liability, fiscal and administrative responsibility, public and private procurement, transport, logistics and infrastructure, intellectual property, and corporate law, with over 30 years of experience.

GHA has 11 partners and a team of 104 professionals, including lawyers and administrative support staff, with strong technological infrastructure. The firm offers nationwide coverage in Colombia, with main offices in Bogotá and Cali, and lawyers based in key cities such as Pereira, Medellín, Bucaramanga, Cartagena, Pasto, and Popayán, among other regions.

This association builds on Clyde & Co’s over 30 years of presence in the Americas, with 24 offices across Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Venezuela, Canada, and the United States. This agreement marks Clyde & Co's first on-the-ground presence in Colombia and will provide clients with a seamless service to fulfil their domestic and international legal dispute requirements through combining Clyde & Co’s global expertise and GHA’s local experience and knowledge.

Matthew Kelsall, CEO of Clyde & Co, comments: "Colombia is a vibrant and fast-growing market. This association with GHA allows us to better serve our clients in our core sectors. The country’s strategic location in Latin America and its emerging economy makes it an ideal hub for our clients. We are excited to work with a firm that shares our commitment to excellence and client service."

Neil Beresford, partner at Clyde & Co with more than 25 years of experience in Colombian matters and leader of the project, added: "This association with GHA reflects our strong ties with Colombia, and we are delighted to have found a firm with whom we share both cultural and professional alignment. Providing legal representation at a national level in Colombia marks a significant milestone in the expansion of our network. We look forward to supporting our clients in Colombia, throughout Latin America, and globally in their Colombian operations."

Luisa Herrera, Senior Managing Partner at GHA, said: "Our association with Clyde & Co is a great opportunity to leverage their global platform and expertise. This association will allow us to deliver more comprehensive legal solutions to our clients, both locally and internationally."

This alliance marks a key milestone in the journey and vision led by Gustavo Alberto Herrera Ávila, founding partner and current managing director of GHA. For over 35 years, he has directed the firm with a deep commitment to justice, ethics, and client service, adding value to its clients and establishing GHA as a trusted leader in insurance, liability, and contract law in Colombia. His leadership has helped shape national legal development and contributed to institutional and economic growth.

Gustavo Alberto Herrera Ávila, founding partner and managing director of GHA, added: "This alliance strengthens the path we have been building for decades: consolidating the practice of private and public law, including insurance law, and drawing from global and comparative legal experiences to strengthen our local legal practice. We are proud to take this step alongside a firm of Clyde & Co’s calibre."

In the last year, Clyde & Co has expanded internationally with presences in Warsaw, Jeddah and Dallas. This is the latest growth in Latin America following the opening of a Clyde & Co office in Chile in 2022.

For further information, please contact:

Katherine Howbrook, Global External Communications Lead, Clyde & Co