Department profile
ALTA - Guatemala

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2027 : Guatemala


ALTA - Guatemala

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Provided by ALTA - Guatemala

QIL+4 Abogados’ labour and employment department specializes in conflict prevention, compliance, negotiation, crisis management and litigation. We have advised on acquisitions and merger integration agreements, contracts and expatriate structures in conjunction with the firm’s tax team.

In representing multinational and corporate clients, we have designed a proprietary methodology for assessing compliance performance assessments, labor audits and designing human resources yearly compliance programs. 

Our Labor and Employment Practice includes:

  • Advise on​ compensation plans, employee benefits and stock ownership plans
  • Structuring liquidation of retirement and pensions plans
  • Handling of conflict resolution, employee dismissals, immigration, social security issues, expatriates, as well as administrative procedures and litigation
  • Negotiation of all labor related matters, including with labor unions and collective bargaining agreements
  • Active participation in multilateral commissions of diverse nature such as trade unions, private associations and corporate social responsibility organizations.

Clients (7)

  • Abbot
  • Telus
  • Dollarcity
  • Enel
  • Walmart
  • Abbvie
  • Henkel

Industries (26)

  • Call Centers
  • Advertising/Public Relations
  • Agriculture
  • Agroindustry
  • Energy
  • Automotive
  • Services
  • Food
  • Food & Beverage
  • Gas & Oil
  • Distribution
  • Banking
  • Finance
  • Business Services
  • Mining
  • Chemical
  • Construction
  • Universities
  • Education
  • Nautural Ressources
  • Environment
  • Health
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail Sales
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Telecom Services

Chambers Review

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Labour & Employment - Guatemala

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

ALTA is a dynamic firm with a solid labour department that is often sought out for its notable experience in employee terminations and collective bargaining issues. The team also has further expertise in litigation involving accusations of wrongful dismissals. The firm handles labour mandates for Guatemalan and international clients in the pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries.

Strengths

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  • ALTA has extensive experience in labour law in Guatemala and a deep understanding of the local context. The firm provides practical, solution-oriented advice and personalised attention to its clients, while maintaining high ethical and confidentiality standards and offering strong representation capabilities.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Evelyn Rebuli
    Band 1Evelyn Rebuli

    Evelyn Rebuli

    Department head Evelyn Rebuli is widely recognised as a top choice for her wide-ranging employment expertise, including labour disputes and regulatory and compliance work. She is experienced in labour audits, employee dismissals and social security matters.

    • Evelyn Rebuli is a highly capable professional with a long and distinguished career in all labour-related matters.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
    • Evelyn Rebuli is an attentive and committed lawyer with excellent business knowledge and vision.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 2Javier Castellán
    Band 2Javier Castellán

    Javier Castellán

    Skilled partner Javier Castellán regularly assists clients with corporate labour matters and labour compliance. He has further expertise in labour litigation.

    • Javier Castellán’s management is strategic and he takes care of the business. His knowledge and decisiveness demonstrate his extensive experience and capability in the labour and employment field.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

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