A destination practice for complex pensions and social security matters, CMS Rodríguez-Azuero leverages its extensive international network to excel in cross-border matters, including the application of multilateral pensions agreements between countries. The team also handles traditional labour and employment work, including disciplinary proceedings, redundancies, and litigation. Practice head Adriana Escobar specialises in pensions and labour law and steers a team that includes associate director Juan Carlos González, who ‘strategically manages risks’. Senior associate Sandra Mora, who is ’very clear and straightforward’, and associate Mariana Garcés are also recommended.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team was very good indeed. We had a very delicate case which required a corporate lawyer and a labour lawyer. Availability for the briefing was amazing. The team needed only little time to understand the complexity and our needs.’
‘We received clear indications about deadlines, which were met with high flexibility and accuracy. Communication was outstanding and all aspects were taken into consideration. Especially the execution of an unfair dismissal was highly professional. The team's English level was outstanding.’
Key clients
- Sanofi Aventis
- Diaco
Work highlights
- Acting as ongoing employment counsel to Petrex Colombia.
- Advising Weatherford Colombia on labour and employment matters, including on the settlements of more than 26 actuarial calculations before different pension administrators.