The broad employment, social security and immigration practice at Serrano Martínez CMA is valued for translating ‘complex legal frameworks into practical recommendations’. Providing advice on regulatory compliance, corporate support and litigation, the team’s client roster includes companies in the energy, financial services, life sciences and TMT sectors, among others. The department is co-led by Bogotá-based Ana Maria Valdivieso — highlighted for her ’practical solutions’ — alongside the ‘very up-to-date’ Darío Ramírez Montoya in Medellín. Also noted are senior associate Dayana Parra and junior associate Laura Osorio Ayerbe.
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‘The practice is distinguished by its highly personalised approach, its in-depth knowledge of the specifics of our sector, its constant availability to address urgent matters, and its ability to translate complex legal frameworks into practical recommendations applicable to our daily operations.’
‘Lawyers go beyond pure legal advice to seek practical solutions aligned with our operational objectives. They are agile, clear in their communication, and extremely reliable when it comes to meeting tight deadlines or addressing urgent situations. We highlight Ana María Valdivieso and Laura Osorio Ayerbe.’
‘The team stands out for the practicality of its recommendations; its ability to seek legal options and cover risks; and for the speed of its responses.’
‘I think the team is technically very good, and that it is a firm with social sensitivity. Darío Ramírez Montoya is a very up-to-date, studious person who knows the industry.’
‘Ana María Valdivieso is a person with extensive knowledge in this field and demonstrates the necessary skills to lead her team, which results in excellent client service, not only in the immediacy of the advice, but also in the value of the fees.’
‘We are fully satisfied with the support we receive. Our requests are always resolved clearly, in strict and radical adherence to the law, and in a very diligent manner. I cannot comment on other firms because we have never needed a second opinion. Serrano Martinez CMA's advice is more than sufficient for us.’
Key clients
- <p>Grupo Sura</p>
- <p>Solenis Colombia</p>
- <p>BTG Pactual</p>
- <p>TekniPlex</p>
- <p>Gases Industriales de Colombia (Cryogas)</p>
- <p>Power Digital Marketing, Inc.</p>
- <p>Proxet Group Inc.</p>
- <p>Stori Technology Colombia</p>
- <p>Ikusi Redes Colombia</p>
- <p>Talavera Solutions</p>
- <p>SRF Consultores</p>
Work highlights
Advised BTG Pactual's different business units on aligning transnational policies with local labour and social security law.
Advised Grupo Sura on labour law and social security matters.
Advised Power Digital, Talavera Solutions, Canela Media and Proxet Group on their incorporation in Colombia and, subsequently, their daily employment-related requirements.
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Practice head
Ana María Valdivieso; Darío Ramírez Montoya