Issue 3 2020

Acquisition International - Issue 3 2020 25 Sep19417 Leading Labour Lawyer Mediating the tripartite relationship between employer, employee, and union is no small feat, but with experience, expertise, and a wealth of legal excellence, it does not have to be hard. Named as Labour Lawyer of the Year 2019 – Colombia in the AI Legal Awards, that is exactly the service that Juan Manuel Guerrero Melo offers to his clients. As we profile this leading lawyer, discover what has made him such a worthy winner. oth domestic and international corporations at work in Colombia today are at the beating heart of the economy, driving it forward and encouraging both growth and progress in the country as a whole. In order to ensure that these companies continue to function properly and maintain equilibrium between employers and employees alike, Juan Manuel and his team have become proficient at utilising labor law to resolve any disputes as soon as they appear. Not only has this allowed the firm to become recognized within its specialized area, but is also continues to provide clients with practical, actionable, and innovative labor solutions that align with their business vision and language. Originally founded in 2011 as G & G Asesores Laborales under partner, director, and founder Juan Manuel Guerrero Melo, one Colombian law firm has remained wholly committed to advising on labor issues for a myriad of clients. After five years of delivering excellence with its prior branding, the firm then became Guerrero & Asociados Asesores Laborales in 2016, and has not looked back since. Having delivered exemplary legal advice to all manner of social security companies and multinational corporations, both the firm and Juan Manuel have grown to become experts in issues related to labor law and social security for clients. Bringing more than thirteen years of legal experience to the table, Juan Manuel has been a lawyer and specialist in labor law since graduating from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá. As one of the oldest, most traditional, and most prestigious universities in Colombia, Juan Manuel has garnered legal advice at the highest level to be able to help companies and public entities with any labor or social security issues. For over ten years since first learning his craft, Juan Manuel has dedicated his entire career to advising and representing both public and private organizations across Colombia, no matter the industry or economic sector. Labor law encompasses a lot of areas, but Juan Manuel employs all aspects of his considerable experience and knowledge to help deal with them. Amongst others, he is proficient at handling bargaining, strikes, arbitration, restructuring, reorganization, mergers and acquisitions, workplace divisions and integrations, dismissals, and the planning of labor structures and social security. As part of the firm’s ongoing commitment to ensuring a healthy relationship between workers and employers, Juan Manuel has proven to be a key figure in two of the most historic and important labor law cases in Colombia. Firstly, the firm acted as advisers to the country’s government during the bargaining process with the Colombian Federation of Education Workers. Juan Manuel’s ability to successfully negotiate and mediate proved vitally useful throughout the process, and is a shining example of his commitment B to excellence. He has also acted as adviser to Avianca S.A. in the conflict against the Colombian Association of Civil Aviators, reinforcing his dedication to achieving balance and equilibrium. Resolving labor law disputes often requires more than just a deft hand at negotiating. It also requires an understanding of each client, including what they want from the process. Taking the time to understand a client has meant that Juan Manuel and his team have continued to offer labor solutions that are actionable, innovative, and above all else, effective for all parties involved. Juan Manuel himself is a shining example of legal excellence, highlighting the need for top quality strategic vision, rapid responsiveness to client needs, and clear communication to client businesses in their own language. Ultimately, his work continues to keep the economy of business in Colombia driving forward, ensuring a brighter future for all working there. Company: Guerrero & Asociados Asesores Laborales Contact: Juan Manuel Guerrero Website: www.guerreroasociados.com.co/en/home/ “Taking the time to understand a client has meant that Juan Manuel and his team have continued to offer labor solutions that are actionable, innovative, and above all else, effective for all parties involved.”

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