The labour and employment team at Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría ‘goes above and beyond to provide the necessary support’, according to some. Acting for a diversified mix of domestic and multinational clients, the group advises on both individual and collective labour law, while also providing supplementary support in immigration, social security, and occupational health and safety law. Department head Carolina Porras maintains a broad practice spanning individual and collective labour law, social security, immigration and litigation, including termination proceedings. Senior associate María José Rondón is similarly equipped to advise on consultancy, transactional support and contentious matters. In July 2024, senior associate Isabella Huertas left the firm.
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‘Our company has many specific labour needs, requiring a legal team that truly understands the law, but above all, how to successfully apply it to our operations. PPU has a deep understanding of our business; it is proactive in its suggestions and goes above and beyond to provide the necessary support.’
‘Lawyers don't limit themselves to just a legal approach; they understand our differences and help us find the best solution. They have flexible concepts; they aren't narrowly focused on one criterion.’
Key clients
- Compañía Española de Petroleos (Cepsa)
- Nokia Solutions and Networks Colombia Ltda.
- Petrobras International Braspetro
- Chevron Petroleum Company
- Repsol Colombia Oil and Gas
- 24/7 Colombia
- Subway
- Abbott Laboratories de Colombia
- Ruta del Cacao
- Embassy of Indonesia
- Red Bull
- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Work highlights
Represented Minera Seafield in a lawsuit initiated in 2015 by its former chief operating officer.
Advised Compañía Española de Petroleos (Cepsa) on various labour and employment matters connected to the sale of its participation in oil and gas exploitation contracts.
Advised Entoria Energy Latin America on compliance with local labour obligations.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Carolina Porras