About

Provided by Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

Our specialists in labor law, immigration and visas and social security advise on all kinds of matters related to this area of ​​practice: legal advice on hiring and firing workers (massive dismissals, closure of offices and compensation to senior executives) usually participate in the negotiation, drafting and termination of employment contracts; Have extensive experience in collective bargaining and in corporate restructuring processes; They intervene in administrative proceedings before the respective labor authorities, as well as in all kinds of judicial matters and provide advice on matters relating to pensions and social benefits. They also provide advice in relation to human resources policies (Prevention of discrimination, privacy and fundamental rights, internal investigations by harassment and others), restrictive agreements, outsourcing and outsourcing, executive compensation packages. For its part, the team has expertise in advice on hiring foreigners, immigration rules and processing services for all types of temporary permits and residence visas. In addition, we carry out workshops, seminars or training courses in labour and migration matters, and training in general and specific labor legal issues.

Chambers Review

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Labour & Employment - Colombia

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is a regional full-service firm with experience working on various labour and employment matters. The Colombian office often advises on the labour considerations of acquisitions and liquidations, as well as on outsourcing matters and interactions with unions. Risk Consulting Colombia and Kroll are among the recent additions to the law firm's client roster.

Work Highlights

  • Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría assisted Nokia with the implementation of the annual salary adjustment guidelines, the modification of a salary-based benefits system within the company, and the conversion of integral salaries to ordinary ones.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Carolina Porras
5
Carolina Porras
5
Band 5

Head of department Carolina Porras has well-established experience in the areas of social security and labour and employment in Colombia.

Carolina has solid expertise in Colombia’s complex labour landscape. She clearly lays out all scenarios, is persuasive with employees, and has manged to helped us even in the most challenging cases.

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Colombia

Labour & Employment

Carolina Porras
5
Carolina Porras
5
Band 5

Members

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Clients

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Abbott Laboratories de Colombia S.A.

Adama Andina B.V. Sucursal Colombia

Alexion Pharma Colombia S.A.S.

American Bar Association (ABA)

BRC Investor Services S.A. Standard & Poor’s

Bank of America - Merill Lynch

Broadcom Inc

C I Colombian Natural Resources I S.A.S.

Click Clack Hotel

Cochlear

Cognizant TEchnology Solutions

Deere & Company

Galderma S.A.

Gia Colombia S.A.S.

HSBC Bank USA N.A.

Henkel Colombiana S.A.S.

Inter American Investment Corporation

Interamerican Development Bank (IDB)

Jaguar Land Rover Colombia S.A.S.

Marsh & Mclennan Companies, INC

Mondelez Colombia S.A.S.

Naviera Central S.A.

Nokia Solutions and Networks

Ripley Internacional S.A.

STO Corp

Sally Beauty S.A.S.

Scania Colombia S.A.S.

WNS Global Services

WSP Colombia S.A.S.

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Automobiles & Parts

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Commercial & Professional Services

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Consumer Product Manufacturing

Education

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Food & Drink Producers

Forestry & Paper

Government

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Insurance

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Mining & Metals

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Retail

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