Holland & Knight has welcomed Leslie Palma to its Colombian and Chicago offices. In this article, we discuss why Palma is the right fit for Hklaw and why her addition to the firm makes sense for the industry. We also look at how Palma’s background will benefit clients. After all, she is the only Colombian attorney in Hklaw’s Chicago office. Read on to learn more. Hklaw is an international law firm with offices across the globe.
Leslie Palma joins Holland & Knight
Two former associates of Holland & Knight are joining the Mexico City office of Greenberg Traurig. Villanueva, who was the head of Human Resources and Labor Matters at Lottus Education, joins as a partner. The addition of a Labor and Employment group by Greenberg Traurig comes at a time when the Mexican labor market is experiencing significant disruption. Also, recent amendments to federal labor laws have made a significant impact on the country’s labor market.
The firm has also expanded its presence in Mexico, hiring four new partners and a senior counsel. The firm had operated in the country since 1998 through a joint venture with Mexican firm Gallastegui y Lozano SC, which is now defunct. Holland & Knight poached its entire roster of attorneys and four associates from the firm. Several of the partners have also been promoted to senior counsel.
Leslie Palma joins Hklaw
In Mexico City, Greenberg Traurig has poached the labor and employment team from Holland & Knight. Leslie Palma, a partner and shareholder, will head the firm’s Mexico City office. Other attorneys joining the firm include Jorge Arturo Anduro Martinez, Claudia Elsa Gonzalez Ramirez, and Jose Alberto Ortiz Perez. The firm has also added counsel Marite Villanueva. Previously, she was the head of human resources for Lottus Education.
With over 20 years of experience in corporate employment law, Leslie Palma focuses on labor and benefits. She represents businesses in collective and individual labor disputes and helps foreign and domestic companies navigate labor laws and policies. She is also a frequent speaker on topics related to labor due diligence, including workplace safety. She is happy to help her clients navigate the ever-changing legal landscape in the legal world, as her background includes a background in human resources and corporate social responsibility.
Leslie Palma joins Hklaw Colombian office
As an associate in the Colombian office, Leslie Palma focuses her practice on labour and benefits matters. With over 20 years of experience, she advises both domestic and foreign companies on labour due diligence and compliance issues. She has represented clients in negotiations before the Employee’s Defense Office and litigation before local labour boards in Mexico. Leslie has a comprehensive understanding of executive compensation and employee benefits. She regularly advises clients on how to deal with changes in the workforce.
Leslie Palma joins Hklaw’s Chicago office
The firm has expanded its practice in Mexico by promoting two senior counsels. Leslie Palma joins the firm from the office of an international retailer. She has over 20 years of experience in the field of corporate employment law and will be focusing on labor and benefits matters. Palma also has experience in labor due diligence for foreign and domestic businesses. Her practice includes labor and employment law, executive compensation, and non-compete agreements.
Albert Zuleta joins Hklaw’s Colombian office
Hklaw’s Colombian office has expanded with the addition of Albert Zuleta. Zuleta has extensive experience handling dispute resolution matters at all levels of Colombian courts. His extensive background also includes handling arbitration proceedings at the domestic and international levels, including those involving international companies. He has been listed in the panel of arbitrators of SIAC and EAL. His diverse legal experience includes arbitration, domestic and cross-border, in all areas of business and commerce.
Albert Zuleta will join the firm’s Bogota office, which has rapidly grown in both transaction volume and prominence. He has extensive knowledge of international taxation, with a focus on transfer pricing and complex projects. He also has extensive experience working with the tax authorities and advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and financing transactions. Alberto Zuleta will be working in the Bogota office with Cuatrecasas to help the firm expand its practice in Colombia.
