Quintero y Quintero Asesores is lauded by some for providing ‘labour law strategy that is aligned with the client’s business’. The boutique firm is primarily recognised for its record in collective bargaining agreements, where it has represented domestic and multinational companies in over 1000 cases. The group’s experience additionally spans litigation (where it was successful in 85% of cases during 2024), transactional support work and general advisory matters. Ivan Quintero is commended for his ’ability to unite legal and business strategy’ and is considered by many as a leader for collective negotiations; he recently teamed up with Saida Quintero and next-generation partner, Felipe Quintero, to advise Promigas on the transfer of 250 workers from its subsidiary, Enlace, to Accenture. Other key contacts include litigation head Alejandro Arias; Dina López, who serves as director of the collective labour department; and associate directors Jaime Solano and Alejandra Soler, who both maintain broad labour and employment practices.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team provides labour law strategy that is aligned with the client’s business, it goes beyond legal advice. Lawyers get involved, they know and learn about the business, which means that their decision-making contributes to the overall results of our business.’

  • ‘I go to Ivan Quintero for global company decisions: mergers, mass retirements, union management, among others. He stands out for his immediacy and his ability to unite legal and business strategy. His action plans go beyond law to incorporate other elements such as media management, etc.’

  • ‘Saida Quintero is always attentive and generous in sharing knowledge. I go to her for updates and to apply changes in labour legislation, she takes proactive actions to mitigate risks. I admire Alejandro Arias’ ability to identify favourable elements in litigation and to reach equitable and fair agreements.’

  • ‘Alejandra Soler is always willing, at any time required, to provide a response and guidance; she is methodical and proactive. Dina López is a consummate strategist in the management of union conflicts.’

  • ‘Strong points would be the excellence of the firm in all the advice it provides. The service it provides is not comparable to others because it is personalised. Lawyers are always willing to meet any customer requirement.’

  • ‘I highlight Felipe Quintero for his commitment, excellence and timeliness in the service provided, also for his dedication and the degree of importance he gives to clients.’

  • ‘Quintero and Quintero Asesores is a team widely versed in everything related to labour law. It has great skill in facing and responding to requirements regarding various aspects of labour law, which it does with the greatest diligence and its actions can be framed in the highest quality standards.’

  • ‘Alejandro Arias and Saida Quintero stand out for their excellent professional quality and broad willingness to meet the requirements formulated. They have valuable experience in dealing with judicial processes and collective bargaining, which allows them to create appropriate strategies to defend clients.’

Key clients

  • Comfenalco Antioquia
  • PVC Gerfor
  • Caja Compensación Familiar del Cauca
  • Acuagyr
  • Quala
  • Compañía Energética de Occidente (CEO)
  • Grupo de Energía de Bogotá / Transportadora de Gas Internacional TGI
  • Ciplas
  • Promigas
  • Grupo Lemco

Work highlights

  • Advised Grupo de Energía de Bogotá and Transportadora de Gas Internacional TGI on cross-border labour and employment issues connected to the implementation of a shared synergies centre, with a hub in Bogotá.
  • Advised Promigas on the transfer of 250 workers from its subsidiary, Enlace, to multinational company, Accenture.
  • Advised Caja de Compensación Familiar del Cauca on a substantial modification of a collective bargaining agreement, including simultaneous negotiations with two different unions.

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