Employment lawyers for companies
We advise Colombian and foreign companies across the entire employment relationship — from designing hiring structures to defending the company in judicial and administrative proceedings in Colombia.
Prevention first, litigation when it is necessary
Most employment exposure does not begin in court: it begins with a poorly structured contract, a termination with no supporting evidence, or an internal policy that was never updated. Our approach is to review those points before they turn into a claim.
We work with HR, management and finance teams to translate the Colombian Labour Code and labour case law into concrete operating decisions: which contract type to use, how to document a disciplinary process, how to calculate a final settlement, and what risk the company actually carries in each scenario.
When the dispute already exists, we represent the company before labour judges, the Ministry of Labour and the UGPP, with a strategy defined from day one.
How we support the company
Hiring structures
Employment agreements, independent services agreements, telework and remote-work arrangements, confidentiality, exclusivity and non-compete covenants.
Terminations and dismissals
Analysis of statutory cause, calculation of final settlements and severance, disciplinary hearings, and documented exit plans.
Compliance and internal documents
Internal work rules, health and safety rules, workplace harassment policies and coexistence committees, job descriptions.
Outsourcing and contractors
Review of outsourcing structures, temporary staffing agencies and independent contractors to reduce the risk of a de facto employment relationship being declared.
Litigation and administrative defence
Representation in ordinary labour proceedings, constitutional protection actions, Ministry of Labour investigations and UGPP requests.
Social security and payroll
Review of contributions, non-salary payments, variable compensation schemes and contingencies over disputed contributions.
How we work
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Employment diagnosis
We review active contracts, internal documents, payment structures and past disputes to identify where the company's real exposure sits.
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Risk prioritisation
We deliver a map of findings ordered by impact and urgency, with the recommended action for each one.
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Implementation
We adjust documents, train the HR team and leave written protocols for the decisions that repeat.
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Ongoing support
We handle day-to-day questions and take on the defence when a proceeding arises, with periodic reports to management.
Our Clients
Frequently asked questions
Do you serve companies outside Bogotá, Medellín and Cali?
Yes. We work with clients across the country and most of the advisory work is handled remotely; hearings and in-person steps are covered according to the city where the proceeding takes place.
Can I engage you only to review my employment contracts?
Yes. It can be a one-off document review and adjustment, or part of an ongoing support arrangement if you prefer continuous coverage.
What if a labour claim is already in progress?
We can take over the defence at whatever stage the case is in. The first step is reviewing the file and available evidence to decide whether the strategy is defence on the merits, conciliation or settlement.
How are employment advisory fees structured?
It depends on scope: there are project-based engagements, monthly retainers and per-case fees for litigation. We define the structure after the first diagnostic meeting, at no cost.
Does an independent services agreement protect me from a de facto employment claim?
Not on its own. A judge looks at the reality of the relationship: subordination, working hours, tools and how payment is made. That is why we review the operation, not only the wording of the contract.
Let's talk about your employment operation
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