Barros & Errázuriz Abogados, Labour & Employment | Chambers Latin America Profile

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Barros & Errázuriz has a wealth of experience in labor issues, advising national and foreign clients, in matters of individual and collective labor law, labor litigation, social security and immigration.

Our area of practice is characterized by providing continuous advice to clients regarding all types of labor issues that are presented within the company, whether in processes of hiring, compensation, labor audits, corporate policies, internal regulations, subcontracting or realization of preventive labor audits and training, among others.

Likewise, the firm has attorneys specializing in labor litigation representing the interests of their clients in courts, as well as significant experience in processes of collective bargaining and matters of collective rights.

In addition, it assists in processes of corporate restructuring, service outsourcing, as well as in labor aspects related to merger & acquisition transactions.

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Labour & Employment - Chile

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Barros & Errázuriz Abogados is a dedicated practice group that assists a broad roster of Chilean and international clients hailing from the food and beverage, telecommunications and technology spheres with a range of labour and employment issues including individual and mass contract termination. The team is noted for providing counsel on the labour due diligence of corporate transactions, as well as social security, collective bargaining and labour litigation.

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Work Highlights

Barros & Errázuriz Abogados represented Credicorp Capital in a lawsuit filed by a former employee alleging a claim of violation of fundamental rights.

Strengths

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Barros & Errázuriz Abogados have a very professional team with experience in the field. They provide timely and clear responses and have a very good disposition regarding any labour issue.

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Barros & Errázuriz Abogados have a very professional team with experience in the field. They provide timely and clear responses and have a very good disposition regarding any labour issue.

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Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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Juan Cristóbal Iturrate

Head of Labour & Employment

Band 3

Co-head of department Juan Cristóbal Iturrate advises multinational and domestic clients on both contentious and advisory labour and employment matters in Chile. He has notable experience handling employment issues arising from corporate transactions.

Juan Cristóbal Iturrate has in-depth knowledge of labour matters and a business perspective that enables fluid communication and guidance, helping us implement the legal measures we require.

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María Fernanda Espinosa

Band 4

Partner María Fernanda Espinosa carries on receiving significant client praise for her solid advice in labour and employment mandates in Chile.

We trust María Fernanda Espinosa's experience and judgement. She is always available for us, which we really value.

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Pavel Álvarez

Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch Pavel Álvarez continues to receive recognition from interviewees for his labour and employment practice in Chile, demonstrating particular expertise in contentious labour matters.

Pavel Álvarez provides excellent management in labour lawsuits, offering tailored adjustments aligned with the specific needs and objectives pursued.

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Labour & Employment

Juan Cristóbal Iturrate

Head of Labour & Employment

Band 3

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María Fernanda Espinosa

Band 4

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Pavel Álvarez

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Members

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Juan Cristóbal Iturrate

Head of Department

María Fernanda Espinosa

Pavel Álvarez

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile

Band 3

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