Department profile
ALTA - Guatemala

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2026 : Guatemala


ALTA - Guatemala

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About

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's team has in-depth knowledge of labour laws, professional ethics, empathy, and the ability to find solutions and adapt them to the specific case.

    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 reliable lawyer who is accurate in health and safety matters.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
    • Evelyn Rebuli is very professional and honest.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Javier Castellán
    Band 3Javier 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 is a very reliable person who provides super fast support when it comes to answering questions, especially when it is urgent.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at ALTA - Guatemala (2)

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