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Chapman Wilches

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2026 : Colombia

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Chapman Wilches

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The department provides comprehensive legal advisory in labour and employment matters, including strategic HR counselling, collective bargaining, labour litigation and administrative proceedings. It advises clients across sectors such as energy, telecommunications, healthcare and financial services.

Recent highlights include resolving a long-standing collective labour dispute in Colombian professional football and advising on complex dismissal cases and voluntary retirement programmes.

The practice is recognised for its expertise in collective labour relations and its business-oriented, interdisciplinary approach.

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Labour & Employment - Colombia

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • 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 respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Charles Chapman López
    Charles Chapman López

    Charles Chapman López

    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.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
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  • Mirna Wilches
    Mirna Wilches

    Mirna Wilches

    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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