Department profile
Labour & Employment
Latin America Guide 2027 : Colombia
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About
Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz
Posse Herrera Ruiz´ Labour & Inmigration practice area is highly recognized and valued by clients. We advice multinational and local companies in the development of labor structures best suited to their individual needs and goals.
We specialize in:
- Social security issues
- Compliance
- Due Diligence in labour matters for large and complex M&A´s
- Risk assessment reviews
- Labour negotiation, mediation and litigation as well as administrative proceedings
- Collective bargaining processes
- Compensation plan and expatriate staff management
- Expert advice on inmigration matters, including work permits and visas
- Tailored advice to foreing and local leading companies in designing their labour strategy to meet their financial goals.
The labor law team provides significant support to other practice areas such as M&A, Finance and Natural Resources, performing transactional due diligence and risk assessment reviews. Our services also include training events and seminars, regulatory frameworks for associations and important guilds locally such as the Asociación de Industriales de Colombia (“ANDI”) and the Cámara Colombiana de Infraestructura (“CCI”), among others.
Clients (10)
- Ascensores Schindler
- Reckitt Beckinser
- Placacentro Masisa
- Amex
- Cencosud
- Yara
- Seguros Bolivar
- Syngenta
- Amazon
- Michael Page
Industries (9)
- Energy & Natural Resources
- TMT
- Retail
- Lifesciences & Health
- Consumer Products
- Non Profit
- Chemicals
- Food & Drink
- Insurance
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Work Highlights
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Posse Herrera Ruiz assisted Booking.com with a global workforce restructuring and employment termination programme, including coordinated termination plans across jurisdictions and addressing employee protection considerations in Colombia.
Strengths
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Posse Herrera Ruiz’s labour team takes a practical approach to proposing solutions, supported by a deep understanding of labour law. The team stays up to date, aligns its advice with business needs and clearly explains risks, opportunities and proposed courses of action to clients.
Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
Notable Practitioners
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Band 4 
Band 4 Vicente Umaña Carrizosa
Head of department Vicente Umaña Carrizosa continues to be featured in the ranking after receiving strong market endorsement for his labour and employment practice in Colombia.
Vicente Umaña Carrizosa is closely attuned to the core of our business, demonstrating strong analytical skills. He listens carefully to our needs without haste and shows unwavering support in challenging moments.
Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
Associates to watch 
Associates to watch Andrea Ochoa
Associate-to-watch Andrea Ochoa continues to receive significant endorsement from clients. She has expertise advising on termination proceedings, due diligence and collective bargaining.
Andrea Ochoa stands out for her professionalism, technical knowledge and commitment. Her strong grasp of labour law ensures sound judgement addressing complex situations, while maintaining clear communication and reliable support, even under pressure.
Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
Ranked Individuals at Posse Herrera Ruiz (2)
Colombia
Vicente Umaña Carrizosa
Labour & Employment
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Labour & Employment
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Members
Provided by Posse Herrera Ruiz
María Paula Romero
Vicente Umaña
Head of Department
Andrea Ochoa
María Carolina Castro
Vicente Umaña Carrizosa
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