Highlighted as ‘a great ally’, Quintero y Quintero Asesores is valued by sources for its personalised service and strong responsiveness. The boutique is primarily recognised for its record in collective bargaining matters, but it also handles a significant volume of labour litigation and demonstrates growing activity in immigration. Labour specialist Ivan Quintero has acted as chief negotiator in over 600 collective bargaining processes, while fellow co-founding partner Saida Quintero is noted for her ’unique way of communicating with union leaders’. The group additionally includes: litigation head Alejandro Arias; director of the collective labour department, Dina López; and associate directors Jaime Solano and Alejandra Soler.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘We highlight the team's timely and expeditious response to the different queries, its mastery of labour issues and its constant updating. We consider it a great ally to our company.’

  • ‘Quintero y Quintero is recognised as one of the best labour law firms in the country, and has many important clients, however, we have never had to wait for answers to our many questions. It always give us the time we need to advise us on all issues.’

  • ‘The firm knows our company in depth and is capable of anticipating our needs. Lawyers act as teammates and provide us with valuable advice for the business. We value its customer service and personalised treatment.’

  • ‘Felipe Quintero and director Dina Lopez stand out for their in-depth understanding of our needs.’

  • ‘The team is composed of qualified, serious, responsible professionals, with a high degree of knowledge in the matters under their responsibility. Lawyers are highly efficient and their response times are exceptional.’

  • ‘Saida Quintero provides special treatment to her clients, providing strong availability and knowledge and generating a great relationship of trust.’

  • ‘We work primarily with Saida Quintero and director Jaime Solano on labour and union law issues. Both Saida and Jaime have taken ownership of our issues to the point that we do not see them as external advisors, but rather as part of our organisation.’

  • ‘Saida Quintero’s memory is prodigious — she doesn't miss a single detail. Saida has a unique way of communicating with union leaders in our organisation; she speaks firmly, but with absolute respect and cordiality, even when the meeting heats up.’

Key clients

  • Pepsico Alimentos Colombia
  • Centelsa
  • FONECA – Fiduprevisora
  • Quala
  • Tucker Energy
  • Promigas
  • Ingenio Carmelita
  • Gerfor
  • Nexans
  • Acesco Colombia
  • Tetra Pak
  • Yanbal International
  • Accor Group

Work highlights

  • Represented Transoccidente in a claim brought by the family of an employee who died in a work accident.
  • Advised Quala on a strategic project, involving the analysis and dismissal of a group of workers.
  • Represented Tucker Energy in collective bargaining matters, including strategy design and planning.

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Saida Quintero, Ivan Quintero, Alejandro Arias, Felipe Quintero, Jaime Solano, Alejandra Soler, Jorge Perez Casallas, Alvaro Martinez, Sebastian Navas Arias, Karen Mejia Miranda, Dina Lopez