DG&A-Abogados’ labour and employment team is particularly well versed in representing employers in the industrial, retail, technology and life sciences sectors, among other spheres. Among its key attributes, the group is valued for ‘the solidity of the knowledge of its professionals’, with department head Adriana Martínez bringing to bear 20 years of experience in labour and immigration matters. The group also draws on Karin Rojas, who spearheads the labour disputes practice, and of counsel Carlos Arturo Silva, who advises on collective agreements, litigation and labour audits.

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  • ‘What makes this firm special are the following factors: the solidity of the knowledge of its professionals; the almost immediate attention to the matters that are submitted for consideration; and the permanent support.’

  • ‘The professionals of this office are experts in the matters they are responsible for. Their legal advice is objective and they clearly express the benefits or unfavourable aspects of the matters or decisions for which they provide advice.’

Key clients

  • IBM de Colombia
  • Termobarranquilla (TEBSA)
  • Outsourcing Servicios Informáticos BIC
  • Fit for All
  • D1
  • Colviseg
  • Humboldt Institute
  • Schneider Electric de Colombia
  • Indega (Industria Nacional de Gaseosas)
  • Eventos Efectivos y Producciones
  • Terumo Colombia Andina
  • Makita Colombia
  • L'Oréal Colombia
  • VFS Colombia
  • Bioempak
  • International Tourism Group
  • Medifertil
  • Avaya Communication de Colombia

Work highlights

  • Representing D1, which has more than 10,000 employees, in disciplinary processes at the national level.
  • Advising IBM de Colombia on various labour and pensions 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