Chapman Wilches

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Leading firm in Latin America 2026

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Overview

Provided by Chapman Wilches

Chapman Wilches is one of the most recognised law firms in Colombia, with over 20 years of experience in collective labour law and social security. In 2025 the firm expanded internationally by joining the CELIA Alliance and the Alliance of Business Lawyers, strengthening its ability to support cross-border matters. It also acted as a technical advisor in the 2025 labour reform and publishes legal analysis through CW News and CW Talks.

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Work & experience

Provided by Chapman Wilches

Chapman Wilches is recognised for managing complex collective labour relations and negotiating agreements that ensure labour stability and operational continuity. The firm advises major companies in collective bargaining, labour litigation and strategic human resources matters. Recent work includes resolving a dispute involving the Colombian Football Federation and Dimayor, and advising companies on complex labour matters including health protection cases and collective negotiations in Colombia.

Notable work

Provided by Chapman Wilches

Resolution of collective labour dispute in Colombian professional football

2025CompletedBogotá

Assisted negotiations between FCF, Dimayor and ASOCLFUTPRO, ending a collective labour dispute open for over five years.

Judicial representation of Terpel Colombia in dismissal case involving special health protection

2025OngoingBogotá

Representing Terpel Colombia in litigation involving dismissal of an employee with special health protection.

Voluntary retirement program for Telecom Colombia S.A.

2025CompletedBogotá

Advised Telecom Colombia in structuring and executing a voluntary retirement program for its workforce.

Ranked Offices

Provided by Chapman Wilches

Colombia - Head office

Atlántico

Calle 77B No, 57-103 Piso 21 Edificio Green Towers , Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia, Barranquilla

www.chapmanyasociados.com

(575) 3100460

Ranked Departments

2
Labour & Employment
2 Ranked lawyers, Colombia

Ranked Individuals

2
Charles Chapman López
Head of Labour & Employment, Colombia
2
Mirna Wilches
Head of Labour & Employment, Colombia

Articles, highlights and press releases

10 items provided by Chapman Wilches

Press Release

CDA Abogados asesoró en una reestructuración de deuda de un préstamo transnacional de USD$10.5M

CDA Abogados

Jan 14, 2022

Authored by Luis Cervantes Castillo, Alejandro Díaz Steta, Florencia Franco Fernández

Press Release

CDA Abogados in a debt restructuring of a USD$10.5M transnational loan

CDA Abogados

Jan 14, 2022

Authored by Luis Cervantes Castillo, Alejandro Díaz Steta, Florencia Franco Fernandez

Press Release

Nueva Publicación: “Panorama Fintech LATAM 2021-2022”

Magliona

Dec 24, 2021

Authored by Claudio Magliona

Press Release

Abogabir Miranda represented in German leader company in a lawsuit of more than USD $650,000

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Dec 16, 2021

Authored by Diego Abogabir Egaña, Nicolás Miranda Larraguibel, Miguel Garces Riveros (associate)

Press Release

Abogabir Miranda representó a empresa alemana líder en juicio por más de USD $650,000

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Dec 16, 2021

Authored by Diego Abogabir Egaña, Nicolás Miranda Larraguibel

Press Release

Abogabir Miranda represented the largest international operator of the renewable energy sector

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Dec 15, 2021

Authored by Diego Abogabir Egaña, Nicolás Miranda Larraguibel

Press Release

Abogabir Miranda representó al mayor operador internacional del sector de las energías renovables

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Dec 15, 2021

Authored by Diego Abogabir Egaña, Nicolás Miranda Larraguibel

Press Release

CDA Abogados advised Capri Holdings Limited in a 130 million Mexican pesos acquisition

CDA Abogados

Nov 22, 2021

Authored by Luis Cervantes Castillo, Alejandro Diaz Steta, Florencia Franco

Press Release

CDA Abogados advised 'Checo' Perez in the lawsuit for two million 800 thousand dollars

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Oct 13, 2021

Authored by Luis Cervantes, Alejandro Díaz Steta

Press Release

CDA Abogados participated in Altum Capital’s Structured Financing to PCH Servicios Financieros

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Oct 13, 2021

Authored by Luis Cervantes, Alejandro Diaz Steta

Press Release

CDA Abogados asesoró en una reestructuración de deuda de un préstamo transnacional de USD$10.5M

CDA Abogados

Jan 14, 2022

Authored by Luis Cervantes Castillo, Alejandro Díaz Steta, Florencia Franco Fernández

Press Release

CDA Abogados in a debt restructuring of a USD$10.5M transnational loan

CDA Abogados

Jan 14, 2022

Authored by Luis Cervantes Castillo, Alejandro Díaz Steta, Florencia Franco Fernandez

Press Release

Nueva Publicación: “Panorama Fintech LATAM 2021-2022”

Magliona

Dec 24, 2021

Authored by Claudio Magliona

Press Release

Abogabir Miranda represented in German leader company in a lawsuit of more than USD $650,000

abogabir miranda

Dec 16, 2021

Authored by Diego Abogabir Egaña, Nicolás Miranda Larraguibel, Miguel Garces Riveros (associate)

Press Release

Abogabir Miranda representó a empresa alemana líder en juicio por más de USD $650,000

abogabir miranda

Dec 16, 2021

Authored by Diego Abogabir Egaña, Nicolás Miranda Larraguibel

Press Release

Abogabir Miranda represented the largest international operator of the renewable energy sector

abm

Dec 15, 2021

Authored by Diego Abogabir Egaña, Nicolás Miranda Larraguibel

Press Release

Abogabir Miranda representó al mayor operador internacional del sector de las energías renovables

abm

Dec 15, 2021

Authored by Diego Abogabir Egaña, Nicolás Miranda Larraguibel

Press Release

CDA Abogados advised Capri Holdings Limited in a 130 million Mexican pesos acquisition

CDA Abogados

Nov 22, 2021

Authored by Luis Cervantes Castillo, Alejandro Diaz Steta, Florencia Franco

Press Release

CDA Abogados advised 'Checo' Perez in the lawsuit for two million 800 thousand dollars

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Oct 13, 2021

Authored by Luis Cervantes, Alejandro Díaz Steta

Press Release

CDA Abogados participated in Altum Capital’s Structured Financing to PCH Servicios Financieros

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Oct 13, 2021

Authored by Luis Cervantes, Alejandro Diaz Steta

Chapman Wilches

Top figures

Offices

Employees

2002

Established in

Key people

Charles Chapman López (Senior Partner)

Mirna Wilches Navarro (Senior Partner)

Heimy Blanco (Litigation Lead)

Mauricio Crespo Rincon (Consulting Manager)

Juan Miguel Cortes (Senior Associate)

Industry sectors

EnergyHydrocarbonsFinancial ServiceManufacturingLogistics and TransportHealthcare

Capabilities

Strategic legal advisory for human resources management.Structuring and drafting employment contracts and agreements.Representation of companies in labour lawsuits filed by employees.Representation in administrative investigations before the Ministry of Labour.Specialised litigation before the Labour Cassation Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice.Collective bargaining negotiations with trade unions.Advisory on union relations and collective labour management.Consulting on compensation systems considering financial and tax aspects.Legal strategies for cases involving special health protection (fuero de salud).Due diligence processes in labour and employment matters.Payroll audits and labour compliance reviews.Structuring and execution of voluntary retirement programs (VRPs).Comprehensive advisory resembling in-house legal support for companies.Professional advisory and end-to-end support services for workforce mobility.

Clients

Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM)Grupo KeraltyMexichem Resinas (Orbia Group)CELSIAQuirónSaludProcapsTelecom Colombia (VOM)Goodyear ColombiaCargill ColombiaBanco WJGBBanco Bilvao Vizcaya Argentina - BBVA ColombiaPolyBolFederación Colombiana de Fútbol (FCF)División Mayor del Fútbol Colombiano (Dimayor)

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