DG&A-Abogados is commended for its ‘excellent knowledge of the national labour regulatory framework’. The group handles a mix of collective and individual matters, with a prominent record in contentious work, including disciplinary processes and judicial proceedings. Department head Adriana Martínez specialises in labour and immigration law, with a focus on collective bargaining, labour audits and due diligence issues, among others. Karin Rojas heads the labour litigation unit, while of counsel Carlos Arturo Silva -a former auxiliary magistrate of the labour division of the Supreme Court- acts as an external advisor.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team demonstrates excellent knowledge of the national labour regulatory framework. The team's availability and proactivity is very important to us.’

  • ‘We value lawyers for their knowledge, availability, and opportunity in legal advice.’

  • ‘The team knows the particularities of its clients. This allows it to provide comprehensive advice that keeps in mind not only legal issues, but also the implications within the framework of the client's specific relationships.’

  • ‘Adriana Martínez and Karin Rojas are two outstanding professionals, who are knowledgeable about legal issues, and also maintain very good service dispositions.’

Key clients

  • IBM Colombia
  • Termobarranquilla (TEBSA)
  • Outsourcing Servicios Informáticos
  • Fit for all
  • Banco Pichincha
  • D1
  • Colviseg
  • Humboldt Institute
  • Schneider Electric
  • Indega (Industria nacional de gaseosas)
  • Eventos Efectivos y Producciones
  • Yop Colombia
  • American Apparel Colombia
  • Athletic Sport
  • Terumo Colombia Andina
  • Makita Colombia

Work highlights

  • Representing D1, which has more than 10000 employees, in disciplinary processes at the national level.
  • Advising IBM de Colombia on various labour litigation cases.
  • Advising Termobarranquilla on day-to-day matters concerning its relationship with its employees' union, including collective bargaining.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Adriana Martínez, Karin Rojas