‘A team of professionals with great knowledge of labour legislation’, Scola Abogados’ labour, social security, and immigration law department strikes a balance between advisory and litigation work. Clients are drawn from across Colombia’s key economic sectors — including energy and natural resources, life sciences, construction, technology and financial services — and it frequently acts for domestic and multinational companies. Co-founding partner Diego Felipe Valdivieso is particularly experienced in collective bargaining, transactional support, and immigration matters. Valdivieso co-heads the group together with Nicolás Rico Álvarez, who is noted for his focus on consulting and union negotiations; litigation head Pablo Hernández Hussein; and social security specialist Joaquín Rico Lara.
Testimonials
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‘It is an excellent team; all areas are synchronised and the information arrives on time and appropriately.’
‘All the lawyers on the team were wonderful. Most importantly, we highlight the constant and direct communication, the assignment of experts in each subject, and the unmatched warmth and support provided.’
Key clients
- The Clorox Company
- Bühler Group
Work highlights
- Advised NH Hotel Group on dismissal processes and the merger of 14 different companies, as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Advised Transmilenio on a collective bargaining agreement between the company and its union against the backdrop of a critical public order situation in the city.