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Firm Overview:

Chapman Wilches is one of the largest and most recognised law firms in Colombia. It has a strong reputation for providing innovative and cutting-edge legal solutions in collective labour law and social security matters accurately for more than 15 years. The firm offers comprehensive legal services and assistance throughout the country and it has offices in Bogotá, Barranquilla, Medellin, Bucaramanga and Cartagena. Therefore, the firm is committed to represent its clients’ interests and priorities by providing high quality legal advice anywhere in Colombia.

It is also important to remark that Chapman & Asociados maintains policies of inclusion and gender equality, with the aim to promote the advance and empowerment of female attorneys in Colombia. The firm is engaged in helping its female associate lawyers to reach their goals through the projection and development of their careers towards the future. That is why the staff of the firm consists of 35 associates, from which the 80% are female attorneys.

Main Areas of Practice:

Corporate Counseling/Employment & Social Security

Employment related Audit

Litigation

Labour Administrative Proceedings

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Labour & Employment - Colombia

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Chapman Wilches is a solid labour and employment boutique firm that boasts a strong roster of domestic clients that are active across Colombia. The department remains highly recognised for handling complex collective bargaining cases, as well as individual disputes progressing to the Colombian Supreme Court of Justice. Based in Barranquilla, the team often represents companies from the mining, manufacturing and construction sectors. The law firm offers additional offices in Medellín, Cartagena and Bogotá, among other cities.

Work Highlights

  • Chapman Wilches advised Integrated Mass Transportation System of Valle de Aburrá, operator of Medellín’s transit system, on day-to-day labour matters, including public servant employment, compliance with public sector regulations and collective relations with its two public employee unions.

Strengths

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Chapman Wilches’ delivers excellent service, and they understand our needs. They offer deep expertise in the regional judicial system and technical knowledge in labour and social security matters

Labour & Employment respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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Charles Chapman López
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Charles Chapman López
Head of Labour & Employment
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Band 2

Founding partner Charles Chapman López benefits from a wealth of experience assisting national and international clients with labour and employment mandates. He is frequently sought out to advise on matters related to the collective labour regulations in Colombia.

He demonstrates a thorough level of analysis in line with changes in the sector resulting from political and regulatory changes. He always provides comprehensive support in response to business needs.

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Mirna Wilches
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Mirna Wilches
Head of Labour & Employment
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Band 2

Respected lawyer Mirna Wilches receives sterling praise from interviewees for her prowess in labour and employment mandates in Colombia. She regularly handles substantial litigation matters before the Ministry of Labour.

Mirna Wilches is an excellent lawyer with impeccable response times and the great vision of a business ally. She brings very strong sophistication and commercial vision to the table.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Chapman Wilches

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Labour & Employment
Charles Chapman López
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Charles Chapman López
Head of Labour & Employment
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Band 2
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Mirna Wilches
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Mirna Wilches
Head of Labour & Employment
2
Band 2
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Members

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Alfonso Aníbal

Charles Chapman López

Charles Chapman López

Head of Department

Elizabeth Jiménez

Heimy Blanco

Jorge Maya

Juan Miguel Cortés

Leda Mejía

Mauricio Crespo

Mirna Wilches

Mirna Wilches

Head of Department

Orianna Gentile