Department profile
López & Asociados SAS

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2026 : Colombia


López & Asociados SAS

Rankings

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Labour & Employment - Colombia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
López & Asociados boasts a highly distinguished team that is actively involved in a variety of significant labour and employment cases, assisting clients with matters relating to social security and pensions before the UGPP. López & Asociados is regularly retained to handle complex individual matters, such as termination proceedings and subsequent proceedings before the Ministry of Labour. The Bogotá-based department stands out in the market for handling collective bargaining processes regarding unionised employees within the oil and gas, financial services and technology industries.

Work Highlights

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  • López & Asociados represented Intercolombia in a dispute over the terms of an extra-legal pension claim made by an employee under a collective bargaining agreement.

Strengths

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  • López & Asociados are always at the forefront of labour and employment, with active involvement in high court cases that ensures their advice reflects the latest rulings and trends in case law.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • López & Asociados’ strengths are their specialisation, experience resolving labour conflicts, negotiating in tense situations, obtaining favourable agreements and command of collective relations.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Juan Pablo López Moreno
    Band 1Juan Pablo López Moreno

    Juan Pablo López Moreno

    Market-leading practitioner Juan Pablo López Moreno is highly praised by interviewees for his outstanding experience in the Colombian labour and employment arena. He boasts impressive expertise in labour dispute resolution.
    • He is an excellent professional who provides insight into the political, economic and legal context, generating a strategic vision for decision-making that adds unique value others don’t offer.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
    • Juan Pablo López Moreno stands out for his experience and reputation in Colombia’s labour market. His analysis of trends is highly valued to support better, more informed decision-making.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 2Angélica María Carrión Barrero
    Band 2Angélica María Carrión Barrero

    Angélica María Carrión Barrero

    Experienced practitioner Angélica María Carrión Barrero has a solid track record in the Colombian employment space. She frequently assists clients with the structuring of labour and employment strategies, risk assessment and reorganisations. The practitioner boasts additional expertise advising on labour litigation.

    • Angélica María Carrión Barrero's ongoing advice on the management of individual and collective labour matters minimises legal risks and significantly reduces related contingencies for our company.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Alejandro Miguel Castellanos López
    Band 3Alejandro Miguel Castellanos López

    Alejandro Miguel Castellanos López

    Alejandro Miguel Castellanos López is the head of the judicial representation and litigation department. He benefits from expertise assisting clients with collective labour mandates and judicial proceedings in Colombia.

    • Alejandro Castellanos’ expertise is key in managing a high volume of judicial cases. He excels not only in litigation but also in preventing legal risks, consistently delivering favourable outcomes.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 5Rocio Lagos
    Band 5Rocio Lagos

    Rocio Lagos

    Dynamic partner Rocio Lagos earns a place in the Colombian labour and employment rankings following solid market recognition of her expertise in collective negotiations.

    • Rocio Lagos's practice stands out for her exceptional skill in managing tension during negotiation processes. She always remains calm and focused on finding practical solutions.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

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