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Labour & Employment

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Labour & Employment - Colombia

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Escandón Abogados is an established Bogotá-based firm with a solid track record handling labour and employment cases in Colombia, particularly collective bargaining matters. The law firm possesses expertise advising on pension and social security processes before the UGPP, as well as on individual administrative and judicial labour proceedings. Escandón Abogados represents both private and public clients, often hailing from the retail, food and beverage, and agribusiness arenas.

Work Highlights

  • Escandón Abogados assisted Tigo with the review of 1,200 employee files to assess employment status and propose early contract terminations as part of the efficiency plan implemented by the company.

Strengths

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What I value most about Escandón Abogados is their top-tier labour advice, paired with their 360° support in decision-making with deep expertise, strategy and a strong understanding of our business.

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Notable Practitioners

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Alberto Escandón Villota
S
Alberto Escandón Villota
S
Senior Statespeople

Senior statesperson Alberto Escandón Villota continue to receive endorsements by market commentators who praise his capabilities in the Colombian labour sphere. He boasts a longstanding track record assisting clients with collective bargaining matters.

Alberto Escandón has led multiple collective bargaining processes and supported our company’s growth, playing a key role in shaping various labour policies.

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María Claudia Escandón
4
María Claudia Escandón
4
Band 4

Co-head of department and labour specialist María Claudia Escandón is highly rated for her handling of an array of labour litigation claims in Colombia.

María Claudia Escandón has a great capacity for the analysis and resolution of complex labour situations, offering strategic solutions that allow us to successfully avoid legal conflicts.

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María Jimena Escandón García
5
María Jimena Escandón García
5
Band 5

Co-head of department María Jimena Escandón García is recognised here for the first time following significant market recognition of her regulatory and analytical capabilities within the Colombian labour and employment arena.

She is the practitioner always handling our cases, leading our company’s negotiations, and guiding decisions through close dialogue with the team. She is attentive and gives advice for future actions.

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Juan Fernando Escandon
U
Juan Fernando Escandon
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-coming practitioner Juan Fernando Escandon enters the ranking as a dynamic co-head of department advising clients on complex labour and employment mandates in Colombia.

Juan Fernando Escandón is highly trustworthy. He is a well-rounded practitioner who knows how to solve problems and is not afraid to take risks.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Colombia

Labour & Employment
Alberto Escandón Villota
S
Alberto Escandón Villota
S
Senior Statespeople
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María Claudia Escandón
4
María Claudia Escandón
4
Band 4
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María Jimena Escandón García
5
María Jimena Escandón García
5
Band 5
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Juan Fernando Escandon
U
Juan Fernando Escandon
U
Up and Coming
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