María José Rondón
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & UríaPhilippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría’s labour and employment team attracts praise for its ‘dynamism and ability to seek solutions’. The seven-lawyer group handles a broad mix of work, with its recent experience spanning transactional support — including employment restructurings — compliance matters and labour litigation. Next-generation partner Carolina Porras spearheads the department and specialises in individual and collective labour law, social security and immigration-related issues. The group also includes capable senior associates María José Rondón, whose practice spans administrative and judicial litigation as well as day-to-day consultations, and Isabella Huertas, who contributes niche expertise in health and safety regulations. In June 2023, associate Mariana Torres left to join Vélez Trujillo Legal.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is comprehensive, it manages to meet the needs of the business, understand the industry and collaborate with company officials.’
‘A very human team, with excellent response times and excellent quality of service.’
‘The PPU work team, in addition to demonstrating great knowledge in the practice area, stands out for its dynamism and ability to seek solutions. It is a great advisory team for our company's needs.’
‘We highlight lawyers for their knowledge in the area of practice, flexibility, adaptability and quality of service.’
‘The team possesses comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the law. We also highlight its internal co-ordination, and our confidence in its skills and team. It provides timely and optimal results, with a view to the client's objectives and interests, particularly Carolina Porras and Isabella Huertas.’
‘We value the labour law team for its knowledge of the mass consumption industry and for its mastery of English.’
‘Lawyers stand out for their agility in responses, understanding of cases, good recommendations, and proactivity if new legislation comes out that impacts us.’
Key clients
- Development Alternatives (DAI Global)
- Petrobras International Braspetro
- Nokia Solutions and Networks Colombia
- Alpha Holding
- Lazard Colombia
- Kroll
- 24/7 Colombia
- Abbott Laboratories de Colombia
- Risk Consulting Colombia
- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
- CAE Flight Training Colombia
- Uvi Tech Colombia
- Carco
- Twilio
- Compañía Española de Petróleos (Cepsa)
Work highlights
- Advised Petrobras International Braspetro on various labour issues, including on foreign employees working offshore or in Colombian territory.
- Advised Nokia Solutions and Networks Colombia on an investigation by the National Professional Engineering Council (COPNIA) in which COPNIA verified if its employees and contractors had the authorisation to work as engineers.
- Advised Abbott Laboratories de Colombia on the internal audit process of service providers with a commercial relationship with Abbott.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Carolina Porras
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & UríaPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carolina Porras