Latin America Guide 2026 : Colombia
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Provided by Brigard Urrutia
Our Labour & Employment team advises clients on domestic and foreign recruitment, management of individual and collective relations, the implications of executing employment contracts in Colombia and adoption of labor policies, among other services. In addition to regular advice in day-to-day requirements, our team accompanies clients in disciplinary investigations and procedures, in negotiations for terminations of employment contracts, redundancies and massive layoffs, voluntary retirement plans, restructuring processes, labor harassment cases, as well as in the design, implementation or modification of benefit plans.
Our team also has broad experience in representing clients before labor courts and administrative authorities, executes conciliation agreements at the Ministry of Labor, advises and represents companies and individuals before the Pensions and Contributions Management Unit. In social security matters, we advise affiliates in pension recognition (old age and disability) and represent them before the competent authorities for correction and/or re-liquidation of pensions. We advise companies with pension obligations in procedures to normalize pension liabilities and we accompany clients in claims before the health system for economic benefits.
We also have the privilege of being the only Colombian member of the international alliance Ius Laboris, the main network specialized in labor law, advising clients of different economic sectors.
Provided by Chambers
Brigard Urrutia has a well-known team that is noted for providing counsel on employment matters to a range of public and private groups in Colombia. The law firm's expertise spans regulatory issues pertaining to social security, including proceedings before the UGPP, as well as outsourcing issues and administrative and judicial proceedings involving former employees.
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Brigard Urrutia assisted Universal Linc de Colombia with the development and execution of a strategy for employee dismissals and the closure of its operations in Colombia, including a successful voluntary retirement plan.
Provided by Chambers
We have always felt supported by Brigard Urrutia, from sensitive issues like layoffs to basic questions. The team are approachable and understand the needs of our business.
Provided by Chambers
Catalina Santos is an excellent professional with remarkable maturity, delivering an outstanding level of sophistication and commercial vision.
Head of Labour & Employment
Provided by Brigard Urrutia
Camilo Mutis
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