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Provided by Baker McKenzie

We are known for providing strategic integrated employment services to multinationals and handling major strategic regional/multi-jurisdiction HR projects: restructurings, temporary layoffs, M&A, integration, compliance investigations, complex litigation, Employment disputes and negotiations, policy and contract reviews. 

Our client list includes some of the world’s best-known, leading multinational and Spanish companies across multiple business sectors. 

We also advise Spanish multinationals and assist them in their globalization and expansion into other jurisdictions.

We represent clients in complex cases which have set precedents in Spain.

Chambers Review

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Employment: Elite - Spain

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

The international law firm Baker McKenzie's employment team is sought after by prominent domestic and multinational clients from the automotive, technology, pharmaceutical and retail sectors. Its elite team is particularly well placed to handle complex collective dismissal procedures and collective bargaining agreements. Subsequent collective litigation challenging the closure of plants and industrial sites is also effectively handled by Baker McKenzie. Furthermore, the team assists with whistle-blowing investigations, labour inspections and compliance audits. Complex individual dismissals, especially those of top executives, also fall within the law firm's excellent service offering. Additionally, the team assists with temporary measures on behalf of international companies. It harbours further expertise in the design of equality and remuneration plans. With its strong international network, Baker McKenzie is well placed to assist with local employment laws across multiple jurisdictions, benefiting Spanish companies that operate on a global scale.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised Gruma-Mission Foods on the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David Díaz
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David Díaz
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Band 2
David Díaz is sought after by corporates across Spain for his prowess in handling large collective dismissal procedures, lay-offs and employee transfers. He is also well placed to represent clients in court proceedings and labour inspections.

David Díaz is an excellent partner.

David is a talented lawyer with a deep understanding of international employment law. His strategic approach, combined with impeccable technical understanding, allows him to solve complex problems.

Fermín Guardiola
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Fermín Guardiola
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Band 2

Fermín Guardiola is widely considered a highly experienced and established labour law expert, covering furlough schemes and equality plan reforms, and representing the law firm's prominent clients in negotiations with unions.

Fermín Guardiola provides an unbeatable and super effective service.

He is a reliable partner, able to guide us through the most important steps and conversations with employees.

Fermín Guardiola is a very well-connected lawyer.

Fermín's technical capacity, global outlook, understanding of the business and availability are a guarantee in the resolution of the most complex issues from a human and a professional point of view.

José Prieto
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José Prieto
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Band 4
José Prieto is well versed in handling collective dismissal procedures, especially those involving negotiations with trade unions. He also assists with compliance and whistle-blowing mandates.

He is a professional with a very practical point of view.

José Prieto is an exceptional negotiator who facilitates the resolution and achievement of agreements in environments of high complexity.

José Prieto has excellent strategic vision and very good business vision.

Mireia Sabaté
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Mireia Sabaté
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Band 4

Mireia Sabaté advises on complex collective redundancies and individual dismissals, including those of top executives. She also assists with labour law due diligence assessments pertaining to M&A transactions.

Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie

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Employment: Elite

David Díaz
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David Díaz
2
Band 2
Fermín Guardiola
2
Fermín Guardiola
2
Band 2
José Prieto
4
José Prieto
4
Band 4
Mireia Sabaté
4
Mireia Sabaté
4
Band 4

Members

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Carlos de la Torre

Concepcion Martin

Ester Maza

Marc Cucarella

Margarita Fernández

Mireia Sabaté

Clients

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Galapagos

Grupo Bimbo

Sage