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Labour & Employment
Latin America Guide 2027 : Colombia
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Provided by Alvarez, Liévano & Laserna S.A.S.
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.
Clients (35)
- Ecopetrol
- Frontera energy
- Grupo Enel
- Grupo ISA
- Tigo-UNE
- Oxy
- Unilever
- Bancamia
- Bayer
- Banco ITAU
- BBVA
- MANSAROVAR ENERGY
- Universidad San Martin
- Cerromatoso
- AES CHIVOR
- Experian
- Scotiabank Colpatria
- Movistar
- Sodexo
- Holcim
- Bimbo
- Roche
- Terpel
- LATAM Airlines
- COPA Airlines
- Johnson & Johnson
- Mazda
- ETB
- Marriot Hotels
- GNB Sudameris
- Farmacias y Drogerias Cruz Verde
- Bancoldex
- Pelikan
- Mercer
- Lafayette
Industries (11)
- Oil and Gas
- Education
- Air transportation
- Food and beverages
- Automobile and parts
- Construction & materials
- Financial services (Banks, pension funds)
- Pharmaceutical
- Telecommunications
- Technology
- Hardware & Electronics
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Work Highlights
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Alvarez, Liévano & Laserna advised GeoPark on the development and implementation of internal labour policies, updates to workplace regulations and the delivery of employee training on compliance requirements in Colombia.
Strengths
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We are absolutely satisfied with their services. Álvarez, Liévano & Laserna offers professional and specialised advice on complex labour and trade union matters. What sets the firm apart is its extensive knowledge of our company and its processes, which makes its support highly effective and comprehensive.
Labour & Employment respondentLatin AmericaWith Álvarez, Liévano & Laserna's support, we have viable and secure alternatives for making decisions in compliance with labour regulations. They are true experts in labour and social security legislation and have the ability to offer quick and reliable solutions.
Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
Notable Practitioners
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Senior Statespeople 
Senior Statespeople Carlos Álvarez Pereira
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 is an excellent lawyer and is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of labour law in Colombia.
Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
Band 1 
Band 1 Claudia Liévano Triana
Outstanding partner 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.
Claudia is a standout professional that demonstrates extensive legal knowledge and is a true ally in labour and collective legal matters.
Labour & Employment respondentLatin AmericaClaudia Liévano Triana is an excellent practitioner. She's attentive, insightful, practical, and always up to date with labour and employment developments in Colombia.
Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
Band 2 
Band 2 Felipe Álvarez
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 remarkable professional, not only for his knowledge of labour regulations but also for his human qualities. His advice is strategic and practical, he is always responsive and he demonstrates a strong understanding of the company’s business and needs.
Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
Band 2 
Band 2 María Lucía Laserna
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 demonstrates in-depth knowledge of labour regulations, enabling her to provide precise, strategic advice tailored to our company’s needs. Her ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical solutions is key to making sound and confident decisions within our organisation.
Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
Ranked Individuals at Alvarez, Liévano & Laserna S.A.S. (4)
Colombia
Carlos Álvarez Pereira
Labour & Employment
View profile Claudia Liévano Triana
Head of Labour & Employment
View profile Felipe Álvarez
Head of Labour & Employment
View profile María Lucía Laserna
Head of Labour & Employment
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Members
Provided by Alvarez, Liévano & Laserna S.A.S.
Carlos Arturo Barco Alzate
Carlos Álvarez Pereira
View profile of Carlos Álvarez Pereira
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