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Provided by Mirna Wilches
Partner – Chapman Wilches, Colombia
Legal Counsel – CI Prodeco S.A., Colombia
Legal Counsel – Coolechera, Colombia
Legal Counsel – Carbones del Cerrejón, Colombia
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Tax Law
Labor Law and Industrial Relations
Partner at Chapman Wilches. Mirna Wilches has over 21 years of experience providing legal advice to
both national and international companies, as well as public entities in Colombia. She leads the firm’s
practice areas concerning to individual and collective labor law, as well as constitutional and
contentious actions related to labor issues.
Labor Bar Association
She was elected as Ad Hoc Justice (Alternate) – Labor Cassation Chamber, Supreme Court of Justice of Colombia period 2025 - 2026. She served as Governor of the Labor Bar Association from 2020 to 2021. She is a member of the
Legal Committee of the Chamber of Commerce of Barranquilla, National Association of Human
Resources (ACRIP by the acronym in Spanish), and the Chamber of Legal Services of the National
Association of Enterprises (ANDI by the acronym in Spanish). Additionally, she teaches in the
post-graduate degree program in Labor Law at the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana of Medellín, the
master's program in Labor Law at the Universidad del Norte, and at the Universidad Javeriana.
Constitutional and administrative litigation in labor matters.
Representation and defense of companies before judicial and administrative authorities.
Building and managing relationships with business associations and trade organizations.
Active participation in legal committees and professional networks.
University teaching in postgraduate and master’s programs in labor law.
Experience advising national and international companies, as well as public entities.
International Remote Working Compliance for HR
A guide to International Remote Working in Colombia
https://www.celiaalliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IRW-Colombia-Guide.pdf
Legal 500 Comparative Guides Colombia: Employment and Labour Law
https://www.legal500.com/guides/chapter/colombia-employment-and-labour-law/
Are We Witnessing the Decline of the Comprehensive Minimum Wage?: https://www.ambitojuridico.com/noticias/columnista-impreso/constitucional-y-derechos-humanos/estamos-ante-el-ocaso-del-salario
The Abuse of the Right to Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining: https://www.ambitojuridico.com/noticias/columnista-impreso/constitucional-y-derechos-humanos/el-abuso-del-derecho-de-asociacion
Is the Regulation of Unpaid Care Work in the Labor Reform Sufficient?
https://www.ambitojuridico.com/noticias/columnista-impreso/laboral-y-seguridad-social/es-suficiente-la-regulacion-del-trabajo-de
In Crescendo: The Sacred Union Protections
https://www.ambitojuridico.com/noticias/columnista-impreso/laboral-y-seguridad-social/crescendo-los-benditos-fueros
Women's Access to Justice as a Catalyst for Reducing the Gender Gap
https://www.ambitojuridico.com/noticias/opinion/constitucional-y-derechos-humanos/el-acceso-la-justicia-de-las-mujeres-como-un
Are Strikes Permissible in Essential Public Services?
https://www.ambitojuridico.com/noticias/columnista-impreso/laboral-y-seguridad-social/se-permitira-la-huelga-en-servicios-publicos
The Future of Work: Perspectives under the 'Government of Change
https://www.ambitojuridico.com/noticias/columnista-impreso/perspectivas-sobre-el-futuro-del-trabajo-en-el-gobierno-del-cambio
In the Making of the Labor Reform, Is Change Truly with Women?
https://www.ambitojuridico.com/noticias/columnista-impreso/laboral-y-seguridad-social/en-la-construccion-de-la-reforma-laboral-el
Public Sector: Legal advisory and representation for governmental and district entities, including municipal legal offices, public transportation companies, oversight agencies, urban development funds, and infrastructure projects.
Commercial Sector: Counsel to national and multinational companies in retail, logistics, publishing, food service, real estate development, and consumer goods.
Industrial Sector: Legal support for major players in food and beverage manufacturing, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, construction materials, and industrial equipment.
Automotive Sector: Advisory to automotive distributors, dealerships, and related service providers.
Financial Sector: Experience with leading banks, financial corporations, and export credit institutions.
Fluvial Transport Sector: Counsel to companies in river navigation and freight transport.
Textile & Fashion Sector: Support for clothing manufacturers, textile producers, and fashion retail brands.
Goods & Services Sector: Legal advisory to healthcare providers, insurance companies, architectural firms, engineering companies, media outlets, NGOs, religious organizations, and cultural foundations.
Public Sector
Commercial Sector
Industrial Sector
Automotive Sector
Financial Sector
Fluvial Transport Sector
Textile Sector
Goods & Services Sector
Universidad del Norte
Law
1995 - 2000
Universidad Externado de Colombia
Specialization in Tax Law
2002 - 2003
Universidad Externado de Colombia
Master’s Degree in Law
2011 - 2015
Provided by Chambers
Respected lawyer Mirna Wilches receives sterling praise from interviewees for her prowess in labour and employment mandates in Colombia. She regularly handles substantial litigation matters before the Ministry of Labour.
Provided by Chambers
Mirna Wilches is an excellent lawyer with impeccable response times and the great vision of a business ally. She brings very strong sophistication and commercial vision to the table.
Mirna Wilches is an excellent lawyer with impeccable response times and the great vision of a business ally. She brings very strong sophistication and commercial vision to the table.
Provided by Chapman Wilches
Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing
Government and Public Sector
Financial Services
Business and Professional Services
Transport