Lloreda Camacho & Co.’s labour and employment lawyers receive plaudits for their ‘practicality, systemic vision and knowledge of Colombia’s business reality’. The wider firm’s formidable life sciences and IP offerings are reflected in its labour work, where it is particularly active in representing clients from the pharmaceutical, consumer and advertising industries on a mix of corporate support, regulatory compliance and employee termination-related claims. All-round regulatory partner Enrique Álvarez steers the practice with strong support from Rafael Abuchaibe, who serves as associate director of the labour practice.
Testimonials
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‘The team’s responses to queries always take into account not only the specific question, but also the client's internal needs and corporate policies. It also provides suggestions on how to make alternatives.’
‘Lawyers stand out for their availability, attitude and involvement in resolving questions and implementing decisions.’
‘The team knows the reality of the Colombian labour system, with understanding of the management of employers in companies from different sectors.’
‘Lawyers stand out for their practicality, systemic vision and knowledge of Colombia's business reality.’
Key clients
- Oxfam
- MullenLowe Group
- Walt Disney
- Covington & Burling LLP
- Productos Roche
- Marco Colombia
- Underwriters Laboratories
- Trevecca Nazarene University
- Fifarma
- Power Engineers
- George Media
- Purdue International
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- The Coca-Cola Company
- Biomarin Pharmaceutical
- Stoller USA
- Spirit Airlines
Work highlights
- Advised MullenLowe Group on the review of all labour and human resources policies to comply with labour regulations and also on the hiring structure of its personnel.
- Successfully represented Boehringer Ingelheim in annulment litigation brought against the Colombian Institute of Family Welfare.
- Successfully represented Boehringer Ingelheim in a debt recovery process initiated by a former employee.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Enrique Álvarez, Rafael Abuchaibe