Labour & Employment - Colombia
What the Team is Known For
Cortés, Romero & Asociados is an active law firm in Colombia with solid capabilities in contentious labour mandates arising from disputes with temporary workers and reinstatement requests from union leaders. The team assists companies from the hospitality, energy and life science sectors on employment suspension agreements, terminations, appealing UGPP fines and retirement plans.
Strengths
"Cortés, Romero & Asociados provided support with and management of difficult matters, such as disciplinary processes and contract terminations, giving prompt and robust responses to our issues."
Work Highlights
Cortés, Romero & Asociados represented Fundación Compartir in three judicial proceedings negotiating conciliatory agreements with the opposing parties to avoid moratorium penalties in relation to delays of over six months in the payment of the final settlement of social benefits.
Notable Practitioners
Catalina Romero frequently advises HR clients with their employment law needs in Colombia. She is also recognised for her academic work. "Catalina Romero provides a solid service and commercial awareness, and is a great connoisseur of labour and employment legislation in Colombia."
José Luis Cortés is co-founding partner of Cortés, Romero & Asociados, and he is based in Bogotá. He is frequently sought out for labour litigation mandates, especially within the hospitality sector. "José Luis Cortés is a great specialist and very accurate in the decision-making process. His work is highly sophisticated."
