Department profile
Godoy

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2027 : Colombia


Godoy

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General overview:

With over 32 years of experience, we specialize in the practice of labor law, social security law, and immigration law.

The only specialized firm with 8 partners and a team of more than 100 collaborators.

We place the law at the service of our clients' organizational objectives.

Pioneers in the development of technologies and tools to administer our services to our clients. 

Service units:

  • Labor consulting: pioneer in preventive consultancy services; we support the making of routine and strategic decisions by human talent managers.
  • Labor law litigation: we defend our clients´ interests before different authorities on different instances.
  • Business reorganizations and ministry: we take actions before the Ministry of Labor, actions that activate business reorganizations, respond to labor inspection and allow for crucial decisions in businesses the labor authority.
  • Global management of labor relations: today, major corporations, with global or regional presence, need to align their human talent management strategies and their corporate handling of labor relations.
  • Negotiation: expert collective agreements negotiators in different industries and with different types of collectives.
  • Assurance: we diagnose your labor practices and stablish legal shielding mechanisms.
  • Training and education services: we develop knowledge and skills in the service of your operations. 

Industries (8)

  • Oil & Gas
  • Financial
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Financial and Insurance Activities
  • Wholesale and Retail Trade
  • Mining and quarrying

Chambers Review

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Labour & Employment - Colombia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Godoy is a front-running boutique that is widely regarded as a leader in the labour and employment sphere in Colombia. The team frequently acts on a wide range of important advisory and contentious matters. The law firm possesses a noteworthy bench of practitioners who are particularly revered for handling individual litigation cases, as well as matters related to social security and retirement before the UGPP. Godoy Córdoba Abogados also advises human resources departments on benefits and remuneration policies. Clients come from the financial services, health and insurance sectors, among others.

Work Highlights

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  • Godoy advised Banco Davivienda on labour and employment matters relating to its proposed integration with Scotiabank Colpatria, including workforce integration risks, collective labour matters and cross-border employment implications.

Strengths

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  • One of the main strengths that distinguishes Godoy’s labour and employment team is its combination of technical expertise, strategic focus and commitment to delivering comprehensive, well-analysed solutions.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Godoy is a strategic business partner for us at a time when the labour market is extremely volatile. The team gives us the confidence to make sound decisions, mitigate risks and maintain objective, strategic positions.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleCarlos Hernán Godoy Fajardo
    Senior StatespeopleCarlos Hernán Godoy Fajardo

    Carlos Hernán Godoy Fajardo

    Senior statesperson Carlos Hernán Godoy Fajardo boasts a longstanding track record as a reputed figure in the labour and employment sphere in Colombia. He enjoys experience advising on the transfer of employees and strategic labour and employment structuring.

    • Carlos Hernán Godoy Fajardo is a prominent figure and one of the best labour and employment lawyers in Colombia.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Andrés Fernando Dacosta Herrera
    Band 3Andrés Fernando Dacosta Herrera

    Andrés Fernando Dacosta Herrera

    Andrés Fernando Dacosta Herrera continues to be recognised for his solid activity in the labour and employment field in Colombia. His dynamic practice encompasses litigation, as well as non-contentious advisory and labour restructuring matters.

    • Andrés Fernando Dacosta Herrera is highly knowledgeable and brings a wealth of experience, particularly in complex situations. He demonstrates excellent commercial, legal and communication skills.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Gustavo Gnecco Mendoza
    Band 3Gustavo Gnecco Mendoza

    Gustavo Gnecco Mendoza

    Gustavo Gnecco Mendoza has vast experience in employment matters in Colombia and remarkable expertise in representing clients in labour disputes.

    • Gustavo Gnecco Mendoza does very impressive work. As a former magistrate, he brings an excellent perspective to litigation management and strategy, and is a highly respected and capable lawyer.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Santiago Martínez
    Band 3Santiago Martínez

    Santiago Martínez

    Labour and employment lawyer Santiago Martínez is highly regarded by interviewees who have employed his advisory services in Colombia. He routinely assists clients with collective negotiations and their post-agreement stages.

    • Santiago Martínez not only possesses a highly valuable legal vision but also strong strategic capability. He is insightful and assertive in his advice, and provides strong client service combined with a sophisticated approach.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Ana Cristina Medina
    Band 4Ana Cristina Medina

    Ana Cristina Medina

    Labour specialist Ana Cristina Medina is recognised by clients for her capabilities in the Colombian employment field. She is regularly engaged by substantial clients for matters regarding compliance and labour regulations.

    • I have worked with many lawyers, but none has been as receptive as Ana Cristina Medina. She demonstrates excellent judgement and a genuine interest in understanding the industry she works in and the clients she serves.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Francisco Buriticá
    Band 4Francisco Buriticá

    Francisco Buriticá

    Experienced partner Francisco Buriticá advises clients on a wide array of employment matters in Colombia. His expertise encompasses consultation and litigation in labour matters.

    • Francisco Buriticá is an exceptional lawyer with extensive experience and outstanding responsiveness. He provides excellent client service and delivers sophisticated, high-quality work.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingFederico Bernal
    Up and ComingFederico Bernal

    Federico Bernal

    Up-and-coming practitioner Federico Bernal continues to receive praise from clients and peers alike for his prowess in the Colombian labour and employment space.

    • Federico Bernal is an excellent lawyer. We've been working together for years, and his knowledge of our business model allows us to achieve innovative and impactful labour and employment solutions for the company.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

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