Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas’ labour and employment group strikes the right note with its ability to provide ‘expeditious solutions aligned with the realities of the client’s company’. The firm’s growing team, coupled with its global reach, has significantly enhanced its appeal to multinational employers and it added a raft of major global companies to its roster during 2024/25. Lorena Arámbula leads the department and is ’always one step ahead’; she advises on a broad mix of day-to-day consultancy, restructurings and litigation. Clients also highlight newly promoted (April 2025) partner Laura Mateus, associate Ángela Cubides and junior associate Manuela Lozano.
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‘The labour team at Dentons Cardenas & Cardenas is exceptional. The partners (Laura Mateus and Lorena Arámbula) are always ready to answer questions, provide counselling and listen to ideas. They always take time to talk to clients and show real compromise to provide the best service possible.’
‘What makes D C & C different from other firms is its ability to reach a compromise with clients. Lawyers provide counsel really quickly and always take the time to have meetings. Laura Mateus always takes the time to answer a call and Lorena Arámbula is always one step ahead of the client's needs.’
‘The team led by Lorena Arámbula is distinguished by its proactive approach and ability to provide expeditious solutions aligned with the realities of the client's company and its environment. The extensive experience of Lorena and her team allows for comprehensive and strategic advice in complex matters.’
‘One of its strengths lies in its ability to anticipate problems and design preventive strategies to protect the company from potential future claims. Lorena Arámbula's team stands out for its personalised approach and commitment to excellence in client service.’
‘Lawyers stand out for their experience, knowledge, and skills, but also for their commitment to our organisation. Their strength lies in their ability to understand the specific needs of each event and offer tailored solutions that adapt to our reality and objectives.’
‘Lorena Arámbula, Laura Mateus, and Manuela Lozano are always very responsive when addressing the cases and the questions we ask. In all their consulting and support services, they clearly understand current Colombian legislation. Their responses are accurate and their turnaround times are fast.’
Key clients
- McGraw-Hill Interamerica
- Ulterra Latin America Sucursal Colombia
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Ericsson De Colombia
- Ongc Videsh Limited
- T.EN Colombia
- Ogilvy & Mather
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Atlas Copco
- Cosmocel Colombia
- Epiroc Colombia
- Grey Colombia
- Kantar Worldpanel Peru (Colombia branch)
- Millward Brown Colombia
- Pluspetrol Colombia Corporation
- Hyland Colombia
- Stendhal Colombia
- Microsoft
- Accenture
- VMLY&R Colombia
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Lorena Arámbula