Labour and employment lawyers at Posse Herrera Ruiz stand out for their ‘ability to adapt their legal recommendations to the reality of the client’s company’. The practice is noted for its experience in cross-border matters, where it shines in advising multinational corporations on local employment and pensions compliance. It also handles collective bargaining agreements, litigation and due diligence-related matters. Group head Vicente Umaña has a strong record in labour law, including collective bargaining agreements. The team also draws on several dedicated senior associates, including María Paula Romero, Andrea Ochoa and Carolina Castro; as well as intermediate associate, Adriana Villafañe. In December 2023, senior associate Lucia Salazar joined from Alvarez, Lievano, Laserna S.A.S.
Testimonials
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‘The team’s enormous experience allows it to provide solutions and recommendations of great added value.’
‘Vicente Umaña is an authority on labour law. His capacity for analysis and strategic thinking in sensitive matters makes him a professional that one always wants by their side. María Paula Romero is an associate with a great future due to her attention to detail, ability and clarity of communication.’
‘A group of lawyers that is always attentive and responds quickly and effectively to concerns, doubts or requests. From the area leader Vicente Umaña, as well as the associates, Andrea Ochoa and Adriana Villafañe.’
‘The team is friendly and quick in its responses. Partners and associates always look for the space to serve us. Additionally, the advice is adapted to our needs and provides a logical legal framework at all times.’
‘PHR's labour lawyers are distinguished by the closeness they maintain with the client, the specific understanding of client needs and the ability to adapt their legal recommendations to the reality of the client's company. This makes its service more personalised than other firms that have advised us.’
‘Carolina Castro is a comprehensive strategist for not only labour advice, but also for the impact that her recommendations can have across the entire organisation. Lucia Salazar stands out for her closeness and total availability; she understands perfectly how to meets the urgent needs of our organisation.’
‘We recommend the team for the quality of information it provides; its analysis; its appropriate response times; and for the fact that it is so organised that if a lawyer leaves the firm, another person, who knows the processes, can replace him or her quickly.’
‘The firm’s service portfolio is very extensive and that greatly facilitates our business management. Communication is key to this team. Lawyers are close, they answer quickly and are very friendly.’
Key clients
- Durman Colombia
- Toyota Financial Services
- Galderma De Colombia
- S&S Truck Parts
- Auvik Networks
- Oiltanking Colombia
- Jones Lang Lasalle
- Seppic Colombia
- IHS Towers
- Rb Health Colombia
- Iqvia Rds Colombia
- Industrial De Casanare (Colombia branche)
- Grupo Energía De Bogotá
- Control De Riesgos
- Sociedad De Oncología Y Hematología Del Cesar (SOHEC)
- San Mateo Apostol
- Puerto Antioquia
- Ingersoll Rand Colombia
- Suba Solar
- Fiberglass Colombia
- Elis Colombia
- Oesía Group
Work highlights
- Advised Durman Colombia on negotiating a collective bargaining agreement with an industry trade union.
- Advised Toyota Financial Services on pension liability matters concerning former employees.
- Advised Galderma on all labour, compensation, and social security matters.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Vicente Umaña