Following its August 2025 merger with Goh (aka: Godoy Hoyos), the former Godoy Cordoba is now known simply as Godoy. The firm remains a sector monolith, with eight partners and 114 lawyers dedicated to labour and employment law spread across its four offices. The firm is further distinguished by its international reach, with its membership of global labour and employment legal network, Littler Mendelson, P.C., alongside its partnership with international immigration firm, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, providing it with a unique global platform. Among the names to note, founding partner Carlos Hernán Godoy heads the collective bargaining area, where he is widely recognised as a market leader. Ana Cristina Medina leads the advisory unit and provides ‘advice tailored to each company’; she recently advised Optum Global Solutions Colombia on a retirement plan for all the company’s workers in Colombia. Other key figures include litigation head Gustavo Gnecco, hailed as ’one of the best cassation lawyers in the country’; Santiago Martínez, who leads the audits and due diligence area; Federico Bernal, who oversees the corporate reorganisation and labour ministry unit; experienced veteran Francisco Buriticá, who serves as a consultant and litigator in labour matters; and Andrés Fernando DaCosta, whose recent activity spans advisory and litigation work. Associates Diego Chaparro, Daniel Contreras and Laura Buriticá are also noted.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Gustavo Gnecco is one of the best cassation lawyers in the country. His work is extraordinary, and his client service is fast, accurate, and far surpasses his competitors. We hope to continue relying on his service because it is of the highest standard.’
- ‘The firm is very committed to providing immediate client attention when needed. Lawyers are punctual and very organised in every way: billing, case assignment, case reporting, and client service. Professionals are among the most highly trained in the country and possess strong personal qualities.’
- ‘Overall, the firm's legal advisors provide high-quality service, especially in the consulting department. The head of this department has a deep understanding of our company's history and a solid grasp of our organisational culture, allowing him to offer solutions closely aligned with our needs.
- ‘What distinguishes lawyers at this firm is their ability to combine deep technical knowledge with a clear understanding of each client's specific needs. Lawyers not only focus on solving legal problems but also take time to understand the company's organisational culture and long-term objectives.’
- ‘Daniel Contreras’ vast knowledge of our company's history and his ability to integrate that understanding with legal practice make him a key ally for us.’
Key clients
Optum Global Solutions Colombia S
Bolsa de Valores de Colombia (BVC)
Quala
Grupo Nutresa
Banco Davivienda
Sociedad Administradora de Fondos de Pensiones y Cesantías Porvenir
Rappi
Everest Compañía de Seguros Generales Colombia
Plasticaucho Colombia
Sika Colombia
Work highlights
Advised Banco Davivienda on planning and strategy review, among other matters, to support its management of collective relations.
Advised Rappi on the design and review of texts of bills regulating the employment of people who provide services through digital-sharing platforms.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Francisco Buriticá
Ana Cristina Medina
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Federico Bernal
Practice head
Andrés Godoy Córdoba; Ana Cristina Medina; Francisco Buriticá; Gustavo Gnecco; Andres Fernando DaCosta; Santiago Martinez; Federico Bernal; Carlos Hernán Godoy