Chapman Wilches

Labour and employment boutique Chapman Wilches scores highly for its ‘problem-solving focus, and practical and disruptive solutions’. The practice is distinguished by its comprehensive national coverage, which takes in platforms in Bogotá, Medellín, Bucaramanga and Barranquilla, while it also has an ownership stake in Bucaramanga-based associated firm Pilonieta Alvarez Abogados Laboralistas. Firm founder Charles Chapman co-heads the department and is highly regarded for his expertise in collective bargaining matters; he recently represented the Colombian Football Association and DIMAYOR (the Major Division of Colombian Football) in resolving a conflict with their unions. Fellow co-head Mirna Wilches is also a high-profile name in the market; she is a key contact for individual and collective labour law and administrative litigation. A deep pool of experienced associate directors includes litigation manager Heimy Blanco; Medellín office director Elizabeth Jiménez; Mauricio Crespo, who manages the consulting area; Leda Mejía Martínez, who manages guardianship disputes; and Daniela Matute, who serves as co-ordinator of advisory services.