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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.
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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 Cisco Systems with the termination and settlement of an employment dispute arising from a corporate restructuring process involving a senior executive, including employee separation and employment-related negotiations.
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Brigard Urrutia demonstrates a deep understanding of complex labour issues and provides practical, well-argued solutions aligned with business realities. Their experience in high-profile cases, sound technical judgement and ability to anticipate potential risks clearly stand out.
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Catalina Santos is head of the department at Brigard Urrutia and frequently assists clients with their labour mandates in Colombia.
Catalina Santos has an exceptional ability to address complex issues with clarity and simplicity while maintaining a warm, approachable and collaborative attitude. Her advice combines technical rigour, strategic vision and a deep understanding of the business, inspiring complete confidence.
Associate-to-watch Daniela Caicedo serves as director of the labour and employment team and is recognised for her expertise in individual and collective labour law matters.
Daniela offers excellent client service and a high level of sophistication in her work. She has become our main point of reference for labour and employment matters and is extremely reliable and assertive.
Head of Labour & Employment
Labour & Employment
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Camilo Mutis
Daniela Caicedo
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