Holland & Knight continues to consolidate its labour and employment offering, following the May 2023 absorption of Cuberos Cortés Gutiérrez, which included its two-partner labour and employment team. Primarily recognised for its strength in labour relations, the group also handles a significant volume of labour litigation, migration matters and general consultancy work. Camilo Cuervo Diaz specialises in collective bargaining, labour litigation and regulatory compliance and co-heads the department together with Diego Acevedo, whose focus is individual and collective labour law as well as social security-related issues. Intermediate associate Juan Pablo Romero provides dedicated practice support.

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  • ‘The team that serves our company is truly exceptional, with the best legal practices, immediate and timely response times, clear and efficient information systems, and 24/7 availability.’

  • ‘Its personalised attention systems and methodologies, as well as in-depth knowledge of our company, have allowed us to preventively work on legal occupational risks. Also, its flexibility in searching for solutions has allowed our company to solve all of its needs without putting itself at risk.’

Key clients

  • Motta International
  • Messer Colombia
  • Ishop Colombia
  • Grupo Alsea
  • Gestiones y Representaciones Chía
  • Biomax Combustibles
  • Publicaciones Semana
  • Carbomax de Colombia
  • Clic Air
  • Guaicaramo
  • Philips Colombiana
  • Crepes & Waffles
  • Concremovil
  • Fondo de Empleados de los Trabajadores y Pensionados De Ecopetrol
  • Termotasajero
  • Pegaso Enterprise

Work highlights

  • Advised Guaicaramo on collective bargaining negotiations with non-unionised workers.
  • Advised Masivo Capital on collective bargaining negotiations with unionised workers.
  • Successfully represented In Bond Gema in its opposition to an administrative sanction imposed by the Ministry of Labour.

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Camilo Cuervo Díaz, Diego Acevedo Gámez