Labour and employment in Colombia

‘Baker and McKenzie’s team is one of the most important partners to have on our side. As a large multinational company operating in over 70 countries, it is critical we have the very best legal advice and we count on their advice continuously; thanks to them we have greatly reduced risk while ensuring full compliance with Colombian law. They also pre-emptively provide us important legal information well in advance and were especially helpful as we pioneered the Covid-19 pandemic working in an austere environment successfully and safely while minimising risk.‘

‘Excellent work with fast turnaround times, short notice meetings, and highest quality of product. The bilingual staff is also crucial in managing outside counsel advice that we so highly value from the team. Alexandra Silveira has been truly phenomenal in all of the legal advice she has provided as have others on the team.’

‘People on the team, such as Alexandra Silveira, take the time to return calls immediately even on weekends and when they are in court and can’t answer, the answering service takes note and Alexandra and others are quick to send a follow up email, text, or phone call in return as soon as they are available. They are also excellent at making deadlines and providing fast information and summaries and other products we require such as contracts or legal letters created or reviewed.‘

‘Technical competence, dedication and professional client service! I’ve dealt with many lawyers in several countries over the years and this was the first time where I can say that everyone on the team was competent and dedicated; and put our interests first. On several occasions the BM team put personal and professional interests secondary to my company needs; whether this meant working late, working through the weekend, cancelling personal vacation plans and at one point, making a deal (ie “settling”) with the opposing party even though this meant a curtailment in services from Baker McKenzie.‘

‘What I appreciated about the BM team in this regard was their ability to understand what our goals were, what our financial constraints were, and what we were willing to accept and not accept. They presented options and professionally provided their opinion – which we often came to appreciate and accept – but also respected our decisions and our reasoning. It quickly became a real team collaboration once we felt that we could trust that BM was truly looking out for our best interests!’

‘The team we were given acted like a time-tested and true musical performance. Sebastian Quintero was like the “conductor”, Christian Perez the”singer” (ie: he presented our case in court) and Pablo Duran was the bass section – providing the foundation for the orchestra (getting permits and documents, fact checking, investigating, etc.) … together it was like watching an orchestra perform in perfect harmony.‘

‘In addition to meeting all of our critical professional needs, they showed a very human and engaging touch by providing working lunches and dinners (when time was tight) and taking us out to enjoy local cuisine when the project wrapped up. Their office location was beautiful, the offices were professional, safe, and clean.’

‘Lawyers must be specialists in Colombian labour law, have all the updates that may be necessary and stay well informed. With that said, this is one of the most recognised teams in labour matters.’

‘They always keep in close contact with their clients, send regulatory updates for their clients free of charge and proactively. The partner is always involved in all issues, taking care of every detail and the client, above all.‘

‘The personal treatment of the client. The partner is always involved in the different issues and regardless of the relevance or not of the issue, she always knows where each issue is and she cares personally for her clients. Tatiana Garcés is always available to clients, follows up on issues, answers the phone and personally solves doubts without delegating or abandoning the client. I have also had contact with Daniela Liévano, she is always an excellent professional, dedicated to the consultations requested of her and always showing knowledge of her issues.‘

‘What makes Baker McKenzie’s Employment and Compensation practice unique in the market is: (i) its great ability to understand business needs and the type of deliverable required for each situation; (ii) its excellent legal capacity and understanding of the labour legal universe in Colombia; (iii) its human team, made up of the best professionals in their field; and (iv) its non-negotiable commitment to quality. It is, by far, the best labour practice in the Colombian market, compared to other teams that design volume commercial strategies, sacrificing quality in work teams and in the consistency of deliverables.‘

‘The relationship with Baker McKenzie’s employment and compensation practice has been greatly facilitated by the ease with which it is possible to access anyone on the team (junior, middle, senior associates as well as partners) to attend to any labour issue, no matter how complex. Their response times are clear and they are met. And, most importantly, they go beyond the role of adviser: they are committed to the client’s needs and support you throughout the implementation process.‘

‘Main partner Evelyn Romero is one of the most recognised professionals in her area in Colombia and she cares about knowing her clients in detail, ensuring consultations adjust to the client’s needs and not the opposite (as happens with other practices and consultants in the sector). She is committed to quality and providing comprehensive advice on the issues consulted.‘

‘Senior associate Daniela Liévano is not only one of the associates with the best understanding of Colombian labour law in the industry, but she also has an amazing capacity to administer matters that allows her to manage the client in such a way that they feel cared for and relevant. Under her direction, the consultations are agile, timely, accurate and with the necessary criteria to make managerial decisions: what a client in our position requires.‘

‘Gabriela Delgado (mid-level associate): her excellent technical ability and her understanding of the universe of human resources make Gabriela a strategic ally. When Gabriela is the one who takes care of our day-to-day affairs, we receive comprehensive advice, not only with the legal vision of the situation but with that practical approach that allows us to adapt the business conditions and be efficient in decision-making.‘

‘Junior associate Juan David Castaño is definitely a rising star. He is an associate with far more knowledge than many higher-level associates in the sector. He is accessible and understands the specific needs of each situation. His commitment is with the client and he gives you security when it comes to advising you on matters in charge of him. Juan David has all the potential to become a benchmark in the medium term.‘

‘They are excellent, they accompany you throughout the process, until the end.‘

‘Excellent customer service.‘

‘Their speciality in labour law is unmatched. Their attention to detail and the friendly and practical way of leading clients by simplifying the topics and making them understandable in everyday language is outstanding.‘

‘High knowledge of labour issues, they always keep us up-to-date and at the forefront and demonstrate enormous practicality and experience.‘

‘They have the ability to follow up jointly with the client and guide conversations, measuring risks and giving appropriate recommendations. Its litigation tracking platform is a first for many firms.‘

‘The Godoy Córdoba team is very close, helpful and fast. In addition, they always act as if they were part of the team and not as a consultant, they build, teach and contextualise each case with their client.‘

‘Santiago Martínez is a benchmark in every context of labour legislation and always goes further, he does not remain in a practice, he is visionary and includes his clients in the projects that he considers we must know before they are implemented by our management. His accompaniment is always contextualised, balanced between the personality of the company and the work context, exposing risks but also proposing action plans for their mitigation. Until today, we have never lost a case! Analysing each case with Santiago and his team always generates a lot of peace of mind and support.‘

‘Yes, I’d recommend the firm to the manufacturing industry with my eyes closed.‘

‘Their strength is in the knowledge, experience and service that they provide us on the legal issues in the labour arena. The main focus is on delving into the business and its internal functioning, this in order to align the purpose we have as an organisation and from there be a true ally in that purpose.‘

‘Their professionalism, updating and objective criteria, that makes a big difference. I’d mention Ana Cristina Medina and Daniel Contreras; their closeness to us as clients.‘

‘It is worth highlighting the closeness, humanity and opportunity with which legal issues are addressed in an employment relationship.‘

‘The firm is best characterised as providing a great advisory service on labour issues; it has managed to understand the needs of the company, providing excellent concepts and recommendations based on the knowledge and experience they have in the matter in a timely manner, within the time established in the proposal and according to the needs of the client and the situation.‘

‘Likewise, it is important to mention that they establish a relationship of trust in which – as a client – it is possible to express concerns and requests openly, having full certainty that they will handle the situation in the best way possible.‘

‘The firm stands out for the services provided, as well as the timeliness and quality of the concepts utilised.‘

‘We would highlight the management of Andrés Dacosta and Sergio Campos.‘

‘It is a group of people who carry out their activities with great professionalism, in a friendly and respectful manner and always attentive to our needs as clients. From my point of view they outperform other teams from other firms.‘

‘In general, the team that attends us is excellent but it is worth highlighting the following particular aspects. Juliana Visbal always solves our queries in an attentive and timely manner; Federico Bernal, in addition to being a great person, is an excellent professional who efficiently and effectively leads the services they provide us; and Fabio Salazar, who in his advice and involvement in judicial processes, demonstrates knowledge and experience.‘

‘I also highlight that the group of correspondents for judicial matters is committed and shows that a reliable selection process was developed.‘

‘Direct and personalised relationship and permanent attention through multiple communication channels.‘

‘In my opinion, they are the best labour law office in the country when compared to others with which I have had the opportunity to work. I highlight the professional preparation of their team and its willingness to always provide a timely collaboration. I highlight the work of Drs Gustavo Gnecco and Jennifer Molina: they are professionals with extensive knowledge in labour law and social security, friendly in dealing with clients, and always ready to provide quality service.‘

‘Godoy Córdoba stands out for having a complete team of lawyers and administrative staff, efficient in providing the service, always innovating to improve it.‘

‘They have extensive knowledge of labour issues, not only of the rules but also they understand the dynamics of these issues very well.‘

‘They maintain criteria of transparency and objectivity regarding the issues and tend to give a sense of reality to the concepts and recommendations they give to our company in the advice they provide us. They are open to the needs of the company and are willing to meet the requirements not only of the administration but also of the board of directors.‘

‘The treatment is totally different from that of other firms. You do not have to wait days for them to answer, there is great availability of time and work. A collaborative attitude is felt and not an attitude of permanent collection in front of the requirements. In our case we always want to be cared for by Juan Escandón because he gives us not only legal but ethical tranquility in his actions.‘

‘What they have as a plus is that they are a firm that is not bureaucratic at all, which makes it easier to relate and attend to requests. They make use of information technology in order to make work more efficient and not to hinder it.‘

‘The willingness of the team to meet the requirements with punctuality and speed.‘

‘This firm has a lot of experience and knowledge in the area of ​​labour law; it stands out for its great experience and for having partners with a long history and other partners with a lot of up-to-date knowledge.‘

‘Their knowledge on the subject of consultation is quite broad and provides peace of mind for decision-making. Additionally, it cares about knowing in advance the needs and regulations related to the client’s activities, which allows us to flow very well in the development of joint activities.‘

‘The human quality, warmth and simplicity with which they treat us is a differentiating element that facilitates communication with the team.‘

‘They understand the situation in its entirety to advise the company not only from the legal point of view, but from a business perspective as well. The sense of urgency and the availability they have to attend to needs.‘

‘It is a competent team made up of various professionals, very organised regarding their tasks and their agenda, committed to clients and ready 24/7.‘

‘Dr Eduardo Pilonieta and Dra Patricia Alvarez are a spectacular pair, who  carry out work on occupational health and safety to provide a very complete option, according to the reality of the legal work environment.‘

‘The team members they hire stand out for their intelligence, integrity and kindness, and generate a lot of trust knowing that they never really let go of their professionals, but rather control cases closely. They have daily messages via WhatsApp, in addition to daily news by mail, and to this is added everything from monthly consultations to focused periodic training; it’s an agile and effective multichannel service.‘

‘Responsibility, punctuality, efficiency and strict compliance with the commitments acquired in the pre-established deadlines, added to the quality of the service, give greater strength and results in the satisfaction of the client.’

‘Through the years the partners have managed to consolidate the firm and its growth is remarkable. At the national level it is the oldest and one of the most recognised in the labour area. At the regional level, it is the most representative.‘

‘The dedication and commitment to their responsibilities characterise the members of the firm as great professionals, being a team capable of adequately solving the challenges that are proposed to it.‘

‘The team constantly seeks improvement in the consultancies and in each activity it performs at the service of clients. It trains its lawyers in critical analysis, jurisprudential development, composition and grammar. It has created methods to efficiently link legal theory and the practice of handling specific cases.‘

‘We have high quality standards, which is why in the region we have only collaborated with Pilonieta Alvarez.’

‘Since long before the Covid-19 pandemic, the firm had been implementing electronic management in both legal and administrative actions – such as electronic billing, in accordance with the requirements of the national government. It has acquired virtual platforms for meetings and training that allow continuity in the provision of service and customer care, such as Zoom.’

‘An excellent professional and personal team that is always available, provides excellent service, and seeks alternatives for a better solution; Angelica María Ruiz, Diana Ortiz Vargas, Adriana Gelves and Andrea Hernandez Rueda.‘

‘I highlight their innovation in technology, creating closeness with the customer. Our experience has been very positive, I do not have a benchmark of experience in comparison, but it has not been necessary to look for it due to the excellent service provided.‘

‘What makes it unique is the experience, professionalism and good service of all the professionals that make up the team.‘

‘The plus that the firm’s lawyers have is their experience, the correct and timely advice, which today allows them to enjoy a good name and national recognition.‘

‘The adoption of technology and the different ways they have adapted to serve clients that are located in cities other than where their office is located has been impressive.‘

‘Pilonieta Alvarez Abogados Laboralistas is a firm that stands out because it studies the needs of clients and provides high-quality advice on matters of individual labour law and collective bargaining.‘

‘The team has great strength and experience in individual and collective labour law, all of which make this firm one of the best in the country and in Bucaramanga by far the best. The training and great experience of the  partners and lawyers, especially in collective bargaining, is notable. Eduardo Pilonieta and Patricia Álvarez stand out.‘

‘Pilonieta Alvarez Abogados Laboralistas, quickly implemented electronic billing, adjusted all its actions to the special situation of the pandemic, the team is very united and correctly managed by its partners in legal and administrative aspects.‘

‘Professional training and timely attention.‘

‘The firm is very powerful in advising on labour and social security issues. It is also a very important support in litigation. We also appreciated their close accompaniment of the client and prompt response to our requirements.‘

‘Solid technical knowledge, good knowledge of the environment in Colombia and a response capacity that is prompt and sufficient to the needs of the client.‘

‘It is a boutique firm where the service is personalised, and being small, the partners act for the client directly. In addition, responses are quick and totally correct.‘

‘The Cortes Romero team works in an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary manner on each case on which our company consults. It compares favourably with other labour firms, its practice is above the standard.‘

‘Ethics, professionalism, kindness, respect and the timeliness of their responses, concepts and suggestions, as well as the constant legal updating they provide.‘

‘We are very satisfied with the advice we received as well as with the human quality, ethical professionalism and the timeliness with which any requirement is resolved.‘

‘They maintain a constant update of everything that concerns the resolution of cases, as well as their affiliation and constant communication with the regulatory entities in different legal specialties.‘

‘They are very practical in their concepts as a result of getting to know the company and its culture in depth.‘

‘Catalina Romero, one of the partners of the firm, attends me directly at any time required. She does not assign me people from her team, but the attention is given in a direct, concise and clear way.‘

‘The relationship with the partners is direct, I don’t have to undergo enormous processes to be served.‘

‘Cortés, Romero & Asociados is a firm that stands out because it studies and knows the needs of its clients exactly; it is aware that advice must generate trust in those who receive it, and that it must be timely and of very high quality. It has the best technology. The team has great strength and experience in these skills and abilities, all of which make this firm one of the five most prestigious in the country.’

‘We would highlight the high versatility of the partners and lawyers, especially in matters of practical advice to companies in aspects of individual labour law; the handling of judicial processes, the timeliness of responses to clients, the quality of the concepts and kindness in customer service. Partners José Luis Cortes, Catalina Romero and Victoria Romero, and senior associate Juan Pablo Sarmiento stand out.’

‘Cortés, Romero & Asociados, quickly implemented electronic billing, technological platforms, adjusted all its actions to the special situation of the pandemic, the remote work service is excellent, the team is very united and rightly directed by its partners in legal and administrative matters.’

‘It is a boutique firm with extensive experience in employment advice to companies.’

‘Its main strength is the closeness with the clients who are attended personally by the name partners.‘

‘They are very assertive supporting clients in making decisions. Partners: Maria Catalina Romero. Jose Luis Cortes and Maria Victoria Romero – all of them have more than 20 years’ experience in the professional practice of labour consultancy to companies.‘

‘Head of the consulting area, Maria Camila Peñaranda, and Juan Pablo Sarmiento, leader of the litigation area, are also recommended.‘

‘One of its main strengths is the timely attention to customers thanks to the technologies that allow them to control response times and customer requirements.‘

‘The pandemic did not affect customer service precisely because of the technologies they already had in place before it struck.’

‘The firm undertakes alliances with other law firms for special jobs and projects.‘

‘The lawyers are always ready to support, clarify and efficiently accompany their clients. They permanently send capsules of legislative or judicial news that allow us to be updated as a company. They are all very capable professionals, especially the partners Catalina Romero and Jose Luis Cortes who are always willing to help and clarify the concerns that arise in the company.‘

‘Up-to-date, relevant, interested in transmitting updates to their clients in an inclusive language. Technological means such as videoconferencing for updates and especially forums that kept us abreast of the multiple challenges that hiring labour has represented during the Covid-19 pandemic. On average, with their platform they lowered the response time to inquiries by 50%, the previous time already being good; they understood very quickly the urgency of the moment.‘

‘They have empathy and a very high level of knowledge, from where they become completely strategic allies in the client’s decision-making by giving them a broad overview of the rules, possibilities and risks. I’d also highlight the recognition and respect among their colleagues and in the judicial system, which generates an assertive and correct dialogue.‘

‘Personalised service from partners; immediate response to inquiries; and recognition of partners in the sector.‘

‘The team at Guerrero y Asociados is highly qualified to represent the interests of its clients. They are characterised by providing legal solutions to different situations.‘

‘The knowledge, analysis and versatility of Juan Manuel Guerrero makes the experience in the firm unique; as clients we feel reassured of the legal advice and representation that he performs, it generates confidence in us.‘

‘The firm is always up-to-date and at the forefront of technological changes that impact legal representations. The results are as expected – effective and efficient. Strengths: knowledge and communication skills.‘

‘Their response times in real time. And advice with sure results when making decisions.‘

‘The administration in general is well-coordinated and organised, with its records, invoices and reports.‘

‘I believe that the Guerrero & Asociados firm has an excellent work group, we consider that its guidance on labour matters is correct and very focused on the business strategy.‘

‘I believe that Dr Juan Manuel is an analytical person, with charisma, clear and very strategic. I believe that his attitude allows us common ground when requesting a consultation. Finally, I highlight his excellent service and his clarity when it comes to advising.‘

‘Similarly, I consider that the firm is very well connected, which helps companies a lot when it comes to seeing alternatives.‘

‘The firm makes sure to give us new guidelines regarding the reality of the labour situation in the country, doing so constantly and on a personal basis. We work with them on compensation schemes and collective bargaining, which is a critical point in our activity on union issues.‘

‘If I compare with other consultancies, I consider that Guerrero & Asociados has a key knowledge in the market and the industries, that is, they really know what a company like ours needs to implement so as to reduce risks.’

‘Highlights? Their extensive experience and trajectory in the management and domain of individual and collective labour law issues (collective agreement, unions).‘

‘We have been working with the firm since 2013; in these eight years we have built a synergy, communication and teamwork that has consolidated the foundations and labor structure of the company, shielding it from the occupational risks that arise in daily labour relations and those derived from collective relations with workers.‘

‘Among the points to be highlighted are its capacity for analysis, of immediacy in understanding problems and seeking effective and safe solutions, as well as seeking to minimize risks.‘

‘In labour matters, we have only worked with the Guerrero & Asociados Firm.’

‘All the lawyers that are part of the firm are characterised by their seriousness, quality of service and their commitment to the client, responding in a timely and assertive manner to the consultations made, and accompanying them in different projects and strategies within the company.‘

‘Additionally, the seriousness, reliability, support and confidentiality that the firm has with each of the issues that it works with its clients and the lawyers who are part of the team.’

‘Dr. Juan Manuel Guerrero is characterised by his discipline, perseverance, comprehensiveness, love for his work, committed and above all for the knowledge he has about individual and collective labour law. He is timely and assertive in the concepts that he emits.’

‘One of the advantages that make the difference is that we have direct communication with the main partner, Dr. Juan Manuel Guerrero, who personally attends the company, accompanied by a team of quality and professional excellence.’

‘Another thing to keep in mind is that the firm always seeks to innovate and do things differently, seeking strategies according to the needs of each client company, knowing their history, their development, understanding the internal management, its structure and its workers and with this knowledge, implementing and managing all their advice, always seeking the best legal practices to safeguard any occupational risks that may arise.’

‘They have first-hand knowledge of the way of acting of each entity and judicial office, and propose effective strategies against it. Customer relationship policies are very important, since all communications are filtered through the founding partner. On the other hand, they have been concerned with implementing technological alternatives to make immediate contact with the customer more friendly. Juan Manuel Guerrero’s management stands out in the sense that not only does he dominate the matter, and is always fully up-to-date with changes in the legal context, but also turns out to be a very valuable strategist who contributes a lot to business policies of your customers.’

‘Personalised attention by the partners, their professional knowledge, and the trust they transmit to their clients with their advice and representation. Efficient communication channels are kept open through the use of information and communication technologies. They stand out for having a high commitment to meet the needs of their clients in a fast and timely manner, providing different solutions and alternatives to solve particular cases, and to create an environment of trust and approach that facilitates the attention of particular cases.’

‘Guerrero y Asociados has full knowledge of national labour legislation, has extensive experience in the area of ​​labour and employment, extensive analytical capacity, multicultural intelligence and business management and empathy with our company. Another important aspect of Guerrero y Asociados is the orientation to the service looking for viable and practical options with a view to the solution. We have had the opportunity to work with other firms and we have found in Guerrero y Asociados the best option in the market, they generate confidence and we feel that we are in the best hands. Among the innovations introduced in practice, we find a lot of flexibility and a very good response capacity, factors that we highly value in a highly volatile and complex environment, which requires immediate solutions in many cases. We also perceive a greater orientation towards personalised accompaniment, which we highly value. In relation to other firms, our perception is that in general they have all had to evolve very quickly due to the changing and dynamic market that the pandemic has demanded of us, however we found in Guerrero y Asociados a performance above the average.’

‘We have had the opportunity to work with partner Juan Manuel Guerrero who led everything related to labour and employment for a share transfer process. The support and the results of the entire process were successful, there was even a good teamwork with another firm that handled corporate and tax aspects, denoting maturity and customer orientation. Our perception is that Guerrero y Asociados has handled many cases in Colombia, including some very complex ones, which has allowed it to obtain proven experience and very good case management. The difference compared to other competitors, in addition to the expertise, is the knowledge of the market, allowing you to develop differential strategies in order to obtain strong results in the processes that have been handled.’

‘Strengths: knowledge of the subject and clarity and speed of delivery. The firm stands out favourably because few firms are aware of these issues and integrate them with other areas of rights (labour, social security, etc.).‘

‘Dr Rodrigo Tannus is recommended for his expertise in immigration law and stands out for being an exceptional adviser on the matter.‘

‘The Tannus & Asociados team is always ready to support immigration matters. They are 100% involved in each of the cases and accompany the processes of our foreign workers from beginning to end, with an excellent internal knowledge of the client, which means that they can be a support with excellent quality of service.‘

‘Rodrigo Tannus is a technical expert, he is constantly aligned with new migration practices and the best way to carry out these processes. He has a high sense of customer service and practicality.‘

‘Collaboration – Tannus & Asociados knows and is involved in the internal processes and policies of us as clients, to provide us with the best possible advice for each case. Communication and interaction with foreign employees is handled directly, making the foreigner who arrives in Colombia have an excellent on-boarding experience.‘

‘They take care of all the documents and preparation from beginning to end of the process, relieving the client of all the operational and logistical burden of the migratory processes and assuming it to generate true added value.‘

‘They care about understanding the migratory peculiarities of each case, to offer the best support and experience possible.’

‘It is an expert legal boutique on the subject of immigration law and labour law in Colombia.’

‘Rodrigo Tannus is very knowledgeable about migration and labour issues.‘

‘I have noticed very good advances in their use of technology for the dissemination of their notes of interest and newsletters, etc. on issues concerning this specialty.‘

‘The Tannus & Asociados work team, led by its partner Rodrigo Tannus, has highly specialised knowledge in Colombian immigration matters. Additionally, his proximity, opportunity, experience and ability in the previous analysis to present visa applications with Colombian immigration authorities, turns out to be of great value and security for clients. In this way, in our opinion, Tannus Asociados is a benchmark in immigration consultancy in Colombia.‘

‘We have direct contact with Rodrigo Tannus; his agility, knowledge, practicality, kindness and willingness to meet the requirements, is outstanding.‘

‘Their agility, proximity and practicality, added to the generation of the very specialised knowledge that the firm has in immigration matters (using different technological resources at the service of clients and the market in general, even participating constantly in virtual training spaces and in the newsroom of opinion columns in legal newspapers), means that in our opinion, said firm has a positive difference with respect to others.‘

‘The human and professional qualities that the lawyers of this firm have – specifically the partner and the litigation director – make clients feel truly accompanied and certain of their support. Likewise, the lawyers that make up this firm have the opportunity to learn from those who have already been practising their profession in this field of law for years.’

‘They strive to find alternative methods that meet the needs of each of their clients (who belong to different economic sectors), introducing technological factors, seeking the appropriate value of their advice, etc, as evidenced by the resulting loyalty of its clients.’

‘Jose Darío Acevedo Gámez: Although it is true that he is the managing partner, he is a person who is very human and very modest, he has no problem in providing advice, be it to the largest and most important companies, or to a person who does not have the resources to access said advice. He has no problem sharing his knowledge and it is very valuable to learn from a person like him. Likewise, he is aware, correct and fair in making decisions and is adapted to the structure of the person he advises, in order to provide a complete and useful service.’

‘This practice is unique, because the attention is personalised, tailored to the needs of the clients and the team that provides the advice always has the best knowledge, professionalism, practice and experience in all the matters it addresses. Additionally, it always adjusts to the schedules and needs, regardless of the time invested.’

‘This office is versatile, fast and effective in answering requests and is always ready for personalised attention, mainly by the partner, Dr Acevedo. In terms of billing, they make packages according to needs and clients.’

‘The collaboration agreement that we currently have with this law firm works perfectly in terms of quality, understanding, personalisation, response times and quality.’

‘Dr. Jose Darío Acevedo has a deep knowledge of all the issues and likewise, with his simplicity and fluid and assertive communication, he can express his knowledge in a simple and effective way for all the public or interlocutors who are part of a transaction.’

‘Always available and always up-to-date on all issues, they send regulatory updates through newsletters, which are always on time.’

‘Direct relationship with the partner. Quick response to inquiries, they are fast due to their high degree of experience in labour matters. Young and dynamic lawyers.’

‘Effective litigation.’

‘It is a solid office with exceptional attention to its clients. It is an office that has news and updates every day, they do their homework very well. It is a highly professional team.’

‘The Acevedo Abogados team, in addition to its knowledge, strives to know the internal operation of the company to guarantee that their advice is adjusted to the true needs of the client, which highlights it very favourably compared to other firms.’

‘Cuberos Cortes Gutierrez is a firm that is always in permanent contact with the company where I work, they have experience in labour law and they know us very well. It has a consultant for each branch of the Colombian labour law. They are assertive with their recommendations. It all makes Cuberos Cortes Gutierrez, in my opinion, provide a very good service: timely, reliable and quality.‘

‘The firm’s lawyers are empathic people, recognised in the field of labour law; analytical, up-to-date and professors: Camilo Alberto Cuervo, Diego Acevedo and Diana Milena Bolivar.‘

‘Cuberos Cortes Gutierrez always has a consultant for the company, practically available 24 hours a day. They constantly update their clients on labour law through webinars, memos, publications, etc. On the other hand, they interact directly with each of their clients. It is a high quality human team.‘

‘The person who attends us is Dr. Diego Acevedo, a knowledgeable, analytical, diligent professional, attentive to resolving any questions and with a gift for people.’

‘Customer service and opportunity. They have very good legal concepts that allow you to always be at the forefront.‘

‘What makes the Gamboa, García & Cardona team unique is: 1) Its extensive and always up-to-date knowledge on labour legal issues; 2) Its interest in knowing our industry and properly understanding our needs; 3) And, of course, the warmth, clarity and professionalism of its members.‘

‘They are high-level professionals, who also stand out for their personal qualities, being warm, close, clear in their communication, helpful, kind, disciplined and excellent in their results. We’d highlight: Iván Cardona, Edna Liliana Torres and Carlos Andrés Rincón.‘

‘Their  ability to provide us with comprehensive advice, linking their concepts to the legal point of view and their comprehensive knowledge of the best practices in the labour market, thereby opening a range of options for the applicability of the concepts, which keeps us at the forefront despite being very conservative on legal risk.‘

‘The firm has an excellent team, the lawyers complement each other very well.‘

‘Edna Liliana Torrres is an excellent lawyer who has full and up-to-date knowledge of Colombian regulations and jurisprudence. Her personalised attention stands out because she responds quickly and efficiently to the queries that are made to her at any time.‘

‘They have a newsletter, which has allowed me to keep abreast of regulatory developments.‘

‘Very professional and with a lot of knowledge and experience. They have accompanied us in some judicial processes and thanks to the analysis of the cases, they have been resolved favourably.‘

‘They have provided us with excellent information for managing the hiring and retirement of personnel.’

‘Ivan – founding partner; Edna Liliana Torres – junior partner. They handle Colombian legislation very well and have excellent experience. The advice has been impeccable. They look for and find solutions to problems. They are very clear in their explanations so that one can make the best decisions.‘

‘The virtual consultations have been excellent, especially during the pandemic that we are currently experiencing. Even the judicial processes were carried out in this way and they were always there. Additionally, we have a monthly advisory contract. It is very convenient because we know that we have coverage for [a certain number of] hours per month with reduced rates. Subsequently, the report of times used is very clear, which allows very good control within our company.‘

‘Excellent practical legal support on Colombian labour law matters Responsive practical advice. Available at all hours.‘

‘The main attributes of GGC Legal are: practicality, in the sense of being pragmatic, digressing little in legal arguments. Closeness, they always have space for the case of one. Effectiveness, in a short time there are reasonable solutions to each case.  Today, in the midst of the pandemic, there has been flexibility to remotely handle cases, view digital evidence, etc. I insist on the proximity factor – that makes them different from other firms in which the lawyers feel they have the absolute truth and the client simply tells a story and walks away. With GGC Legal the client really helps in building the solution.‘