Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
The ‘innovative and effective’ group at Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría added 11 new clients over the past year, including multinationals such as Red Bull Colombia and Beat Rideapp Colombia. The team is well versed across the full spectrum of advisory, transactional support and contentious matters, with notable expertise in complex employment and social security litigation, including cases involving mass terminations. Department head Carolina Porras specialises in labour, social security and immigration law, with strong experience in transactional support and contentious matters. The team also includes associates María José Rondón and Isabella Huertas. In June 2023, associate Mariana Torres left to join Vélez Trujillo Legal.
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‘It is a team that knows the area of practice quite well and that is committed to the client. In addition to its excellent performance levels, it provides strong client service.’
‘Lawyers stand out for their knowledge, customer service, awareness of the relevant issues, and proactivity in each matter.’
‘The greatest strength of the team is its human and professional quality when it comes to addressing the challenges of our organisation.’
‘It is a team dedicated to providing the best customer service possible. It is positioned as one of the best teams for labour law in Colombia, especially among full-service firms. It provides newsflashes, which are extremely useful and give insight into legislative changes and how they can affect businesses.’
‘The team is comprised primarily of women, led by partner Carolina Porras and her lead associates María José Rondón and Isabella Huertas. They are extremely knowledgeable lawyers with extensive experience in all areas of law, including administrative, judicial and day-to-day consultations.’
‘What makes this practice unique is its combination of experience and technical knowledge, which allows them to provide innovative and effective solutions to their clients.’
‘The firm is very skilled at working as a team, co-ordinating and collaborating with other professionals and experts in different areas to provide comprehensive advice. In general, I believe that the firm compares favourably with other firms, thanks to its personalised and client-oriented approach.’
‘Lawyers are up-to-date on the latest trends and changes in labour laws and regulations, which allows them to offer solid and reliable legal advice. They also understand that each client is unique, which is why they strive to provide high-quality, personalised service that is tailored to each client's needs.’
Key clients
- Alpha Holding
- Relx
- Trust Law
- Alexion Pharma
- Red Bull Colombia
- Development Alternatives (DAI Global)
- Uvi Tech Colombia
- Abbott Laboratories de Colombia
- Beat Rideapp Colombia
- Carco
- BRC Ratings - S&P Global Sociedad Calificadora de Valores
- Special Tribunal for Peace (JEP)
- KPMG Advisory, Tax & Legal
Work highlights
- Advised Alpha Holding on employment matters connected to its controlling corporation’s bankruptcy process in the US.
- Advised start-up Uvi Tech on compliance with labour law matters, including providing training on collective law.
- Advised Elsevier on outsourcing-related employment matters, including transferring its employment contracts.
Lawyers
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carolina Porras