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Santiago Martínez

Santiago Martínez

Latin America 2026

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About

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Latin America

Practice Areas

Labor and Employment Law

Career

Santiago is a Partner at Godoy, where he leads the Audits Unit and serves as Co-Director of the Collective Labor Law and Litigation practices. He has more than 15 years of experience in labor law, advising companies from diverse industries on strategic matters, judicial representation, and the management of complex labor relations. He is recognized as a trusted advisor in handling corporate crises and designing high-impact legal strategies.

Throughout his career, he has led the management of large-scale labor portfolios, representing clients in administrative proceedings before the Ministry of Labor and in highly complex litigation. His analytical skills and leadership position him as a key ally in critical scenarios and organizational transformations.

In the academic field, he has taught undergraduate and graduate courses at institutions such as Universidad de los Andes, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, and Universidad del Norte. He has also actively participated in the labor committees of ANDI and ACRIP, contributing to the development of corporate labor policies in Colombia.

Experience

Partner and Head of the Audits Unit, Godoy

Co-Director, Collective Labor Law and Litigation practices

Advisor to companies in complex labor processes, litigation, and collective relations

University professor in labor law

Member of labor committees at ANDI and ACRIP

Education

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

J.D.

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Specialization in Labor Law

Cornell University

Advanced Collective Bargaining Program

Languages Spoken

Spanish

Chambers Review

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Chambers Latin America

Labour & Employment - Colombia

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Labour and employment lawyer Santiago Martínez is highly regarded by interviewees who have employed his advisory services in Colombia. He routinely assists clients with collective negotiations its post-agreement stages.

Strengths

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  • Santiago Martínez has guided us through complex labour cases with an assertive, practical and strategic vision. He understands our company, he gives us his time and we fully trust his judgement.

    Labour & EmploymentChambers Latin America

Ranked Individuals at Godoy (9)

Colombia

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