‘A precise and successful firm in all of its processes’, Lopez & Asociados Abogados ranks among the market’s leading labour and employment boutiques. The full-spectrum practice draws on the services of over 120 lawyers, which equips it to provide standalone offerings in consulting matters, judicial and administrative litigation, collective bargaining procedures, immigration law and labour planning, among other areas. Managing partner Angélica María Carrión Barrero is highly regarded for her experience in non-contentious work, including collective bargaining processes and compliance matters. One of the most highly respected labour and employment specialists in the market, Juan Pablo López Moreno heads the labour corporate counselling practice and brings to bear extensive experience in labour conflict resolution and labour relations. Alejandro Miguel Castellanos López heads the litigation group, where he keeps busy advising on strategic and high-stakes disputes. Other experienced names include labour relations head Rocío Lagos Prieto and Ana María Rubiano Delgado, who fronts the consulting area. The department also draws on a sizeable band of experienced associates, including former labour judge Maria Teresa Gonzalez, who leads the litigation unit; Manuel Germán Torres, who serves as senior leader for consulting and third parties; Ismael Babativa, who co-ordinates the litigation team; Camilo Fonseca, who specialises in tutela actions; and the ’capable, responsible, willing and kind’ Suhaida Santander Safa, who handles labour law and consulting.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A precise and successful firm in all of its processes. The team instils great trust and its support is decisive both in day-to-day matters and in very critical moments, such as the pandemic. Lawyers are knowledgeable, reliable and always ready. Its results are excellent in the vast majority of cases.’

  • ‘In general, the team is very capable and friendly. I highlight the support that Rocío Lagos provides in collective negotiations. And also associate Suhaida Santander Safa, who, despite being a very young professional, is solid in knowledge, capable, responsible, willing and kind.’

  • ‘We highlight the professional quality of the lawyers who compose the firm and their abilities to address legal risks in a comprehensive and strategic manner, which makes a big difference in comparison to other law firms.’

  • ‘For us it is very pleasant to be advised by Lopez & Asociados Abogados. It is knowledgeable about the insurance sector, it operates at the forefront of best practices and it maintains a strategic approach.’

Key clients

  • Esmeraldas Mining Services
  • Halliburton Latin America Colombia
  • Diana Corporación (Dicorp)
  • BDO Consulting
  • Grupo Hada International
  • Banco de Occidente
  • Colmedica Medicina Prepagada
  • Caja de Compensación Familiar (CAFAM)
  • Comcel
  • Sodimac Colombia
  • Air-e
  • Consorcio Express
  • Scotiabank Colpatria
  • ISA

Work highlights

  • Advised Banco Falabella on the collective bargaining process between it and the trade union, Unión Sindical Bancaria (USB).
  • Represented Scotiabank Colpatria in the collective bargaining process between it and six trade unions.
  • Advised National Oilwell Varco on labour and employment compliance matters, among other issues.

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Practice head

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Angélica María Carrión Barrero, Juan Pablo López, Alejandro Castellanos, Rocío Lago, Ana María Rubiano