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As a firm that works exclusively in labour law, we have become experts and well known nationally in labour consulting, auditing, litigious, collective bargaining, separation plans, restructuring, immigration labour advisors and as a firm that can put the best In-House lawyers in companies whose need it. The firm's experience has led to income a valuable tool for its clients, both to maintain good work relationships and to face complex realities tha impact the company's working enviroment

The fields where we have grown the most recently are in audit processes and in cases related to the UGPP where we have had the opportunity to work with large multinationals such as Oxy, Frontera, Unilever, Cepsa, British American Tobacco, Sacyr, Bureau Veritas among others.

The main industries the firm works on are: Oil & Gas, Education, Air transportation, Food & Beverage, Automobile and parts, Construction, Financial Services, Pharmaceutical, Telecommunications, Technology, Hardware and Electronics among others.

Chambers Review

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Labour & Employment - Colombia

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Alvarez, Liévano & Laserna is a significant labour and employment boutique practice that assists companies from the energy, finance and pharmaceutical industries. The prestigious law firm acts on various matters, including collective bargaining negotiations with unions. The market-leading Bogotá-based team is sought out for its expertise in representing companies in administrative and judicial proceedings before the labour authorities. Other areas of expertise include advising on social security and labour restructuring matters.

Work Highlights

  • Alvarez, Liévano & Laserna advised Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogotá on comprehensive labour matters, including all aspects of its collective bargaining negotiations.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Carlos Álvarez Pereira
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Carlos Álvarez Pereira
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Senior Statespeople

Senior statesperson Carlos Álvarez Pereira receives praise from market insiders and clients for his longstanding presence in the Colombian labour and employment market.

Carlos Álvarez Pereira has been a mentor to everyone in the labour and employment field in Colombia and remains a highly influential figure. His opinions carry real weight.

Claudia Liévano Triana
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Claudia Liévano Triana
Head of Labour & Employment
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Band 1

Outstanding practitioner Claudia Liévano Triana boasts a superb labour and employment practice in Colombia. She frequently advises clients on collective bargaining, structuring of labour strategies and compliance assessments.

For me, Claudia’s word is law. She’s sharp and precise, quickly gets to the legal issue, gives spot-on advice and always stays up to date.

Claudia is our trusted adviser. We value the quality of her services, deep analysis, risk assessment and constant updating and insight into labour law, including legal and jurisprudential trends.

Felipe Álvarez
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Felipe Álvarez
Head of Labour & Employment
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Band 2

Felipe Álvarez is commended by interviewees for his respected labour and employment legal practice in Colombia. He is regularly found in labour disputes as well as on non-contentious matters.

Felipe Álvarez is a professional with a high level of knowledge in the management of labour relationships and his timely responses to the needs of our business come with a strategic vision.

María Lucía Laserna
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María Lucía Laserna
Head of Labour & Employment
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Band 3

Partner María Lucía Laserna is highly appreciated by clients for her expertise in labour and employment mandates in Colombia. She has a solid client roster that includes companies in the energy sector.

María Lucía Laserna is a highly practical lawyer offering grounded, action-oriented and easy-to-implement advice that always goes straight to the objective.

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Colombia

Labour & Employment

Carlos Álvarez Pereira
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Carlos Álvarez Pereira
S
Senior Statespeople
Claudia Liévano Triana
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Claudia Liévano Triana
Head of Labour & Employment
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Band 1
Felipe Álvarez
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Felipe Álvarez
Head of Labour & Employment
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Band 2
María Lucía Laserna
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María Lucía Laserna
Head of Labour & Employment
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Band 3

Members

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Carlos Arturo Barco Alzate

Claudia Liévano Triana

Claudia Liévano Triana

Head of Department

Felipe Álvarez

Felipe Álvarez

Head of Department

María Lucía Laserna

María Lucía Laserna

Head of Department

Clients

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AES CHIVOR

BBVA

Bancamia

Banco ITAU

Bancoldex

Bayer

Bimbo

COPA Airlines

Cerromatoso

ETB

Ecopetrol

Experian

Farmacias y Drogerias Cruz Verde

Frontera energy

GNB Sudameris

Grupo Enel

Grupo ISA

Holcim

Johnson & Johnson

LATAM Airlines

Lafayette

MANSAROVAR ENERGY

Marriot Hotels

Mazda

Mercer

Movistar

Oxy

Pelikan

Roche

Scotiabank Colpatria

Sodexo

Terpel

Tigo-UNE

Unilever

Universidad San Martin

Industries

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Air transportation

Automobile and parts

Construction & materials

Education

Financial services (Banks, pension funds)

Food and beverages

Hardware & Electronics

Oil and Gas

Pharmaceutical

Technology

Telecommunications