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Baker McKenzie

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2027 : Colombia

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Baker McKenzie

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Our team has experience in all areas of labor law and in most industries. We have the advantage of being able to work with lawyers from other areas of the firm in order to guarantee comprehensive advice. We manage labor issues with our tax and corporate law groups, as well as contracts, data protection and compliance and litigation, among others. Additionally, we work in a multijurisdictional manner with our network of 74 offices around the world to form a group of 700 specialists in labor law, thus forming a specialized team in the largest area in the world. Our responses are practical and focused on business needs, offering alternatives that resolve or mitigate legal risks according to the client's budgetary, administrative or corporate policies and risk apetite. We are rigorous with budget management, customer service and response times. Urgent matters are taken care of immediately. 

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Labour & Employment - Colombia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie is a dynamic international firm with a strong presence in the Colombian market. The team represents a high-profile clientele of domestic and international companies in a range of complex labour and employment mandates. Baker McKenzie's expertise extends to restructuring processes and the labour implications of M&A transactions, and it further assists with individual terminations and subsequent litigation, social security and immigration law.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie assisted Carvajal with a workforce restructuring and reduction in force process related to the closure of a manufacturing facility, affecting approximately 800 personnel.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie’s main strengths are its in-depth knowledge of the Colombian labour and social security framework, combined with the team’s practical analytical capabilities, which support strategic decision-making. We also value its availability, rapid response times and ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Evelyn Romero Avila
    Evelyn Romero Avila

    Evelyn Romero Avila

    Evelyn Romero Avila is co-head of department at Baker McKenzie's Colombian office. She has significant expertise in cross-border matters, acting in termination cases as well as on labour and employment restructuring matters.

    • Evelyn Romero Avila is an excellent professional who is highly skilled, experienced, personable and responsive, with a strong understanding of our business and its interests. She is, without a doubt, a trusted adviser.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
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  • Daniela Liévano
    Daniela Liévano

    Daniela Liévano

    Up-and-coming partner Daniela Liévano receives significant market endorsement for her expertise assisting with labour and employment advisory mandates.

    • Daniela Liévano understands our organisation’s labour needs perfectly through our long-standing relationship, making her assessments far more effective. Her close, collaborative work is fundamental for us, as our people are our principal asset.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
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  • Maria Paula Dueñas
    Maria Paula Dueñas

    Maria Paula Dueñas

    Associate-to-watch Maria Paula Dueñas earns strong praise from clients for her activity in Colombia's labour and employment market.

    • Maria Paula Dueñas’s knowledge of labour regulations and jurisprudence makes her a reliable and highly trusted adviser. She is fully qualified to address a wide range of labour law matters while contributing practical ideas and solutions to the business.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
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