Labour and employment boutique Chapman Wilches scores highly with many for its ability to provide ‘solutions that are in tune with the purpose and culture of the company’. In a significant development, it acquired 51% of associated firm Pilonieta Alvarez Abogados Laboralistas in September 2023 (both firms maintain their independent branding), which should strengthen its service offering going forward. The two-partner practice is led jointly by firm founder Charles Chapman, who is recommended for collective bargaining matters, and Mirna Wilches, who handles the full range of labour and employment work, with recent strong showings in administrative law cases. A deep bench of associate directors includes Heimy Blanco, who serves as litigation manager; Leda Mejía Martínez, who manages guardianship disputes; Mauricio Crespo, who co-ordinates the advisory practice; Orianna Gentile who co-ordinates the cassation unit; and Elizabeth Jiménez, who directs the Medellín practice. In July 2023, the team hired senior associate Jorge Agudelo from Lopez & Asociados Abogados.
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Témoignages
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‘A firm that focuses on systematically understanding the problem presented, understanding the environment and the corporate needs, and then developing different practical and forceful options that generate solutions and add value. Its processes are simple and make the client feel that their time is valued.’
‘The team demonstrates strong understanding and knowledge of the client, providing solutions that are in tune with the purpose and culture of the company. It does not generalise, each client is handled differently. We highlight Charles Chapman, Mirna Wilches, Mauricio Crespo and Elizabeth Jiménez.’
‘The firm is innovative, creative and always seek to understand the needs of the client, going beyond the legal aspects to better understand the totality of the issues at hand. Other firms advise us, but their approaches often fall short and lack innovation.’
‘Heimy Blanco is a high-level litigator, she always achieves good results. Charles Chapman often makes disruptive approaches, looking for solutions in scenarios where one may think that there are no alternatives. Mirna Wilches is an excellent director, she guides the teams and supports us closely.’
‘The team is not only interested in providing legal advice, but also has an interdisciplinary focus that makes its advice comprehensive. That is, it sees the legal, the strategic and the impact on people, which combine to show the best way to do things.’
‘Lawyers are close, diligent, timely and unlike others, they provide concrete and clear advice.’
‘An excellent work team that recommends flexible alternatives from a legal point of view. Lawyers are excellent people, with human warmth, who are easy to understand and provide constant support. We highlight Charles Chapman, Heimy Blanco, Mirna Wilches, Jorge Agudelo and Mauricio Crespo.’
‘Lawyers are people with impeccable professional careers and, above all, who are highly recognised for their work and their commitment to each of the cases they resolve.’
Clients clés
- Termocandelaria
- Grupo Éxito
- Compañía Global de Pinturas – Pintuco
- Procaps
- Metro de Medellin
- Bancamía (Grupo BBVA)
- Seguros Bolivar
- Zentria
- Ecopetrol
- Cementos Argos
Points forts
- Successfully represented Operaciones de Mercadeo Open Market in litigation seeking the dissolution of a newly formed union organisation.
- Represented Banco de las Microfinanzas Bancamia, through a tutela action, in reversing a judicial decision.
- Successfully represented Compañía Global de Pinturas – Pintuco in an administrative investigation, following a complaint alleging its refusal to negotiate.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Mirna Wilches
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Heimy Blanco
Leda Mejía Martínez
Responsable de la pratique
Charles Chapman; Mirna Wilches