Labour & Employment
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 3
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Provided by Barros & Errázuriz Abogados
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.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Barros & Errazuriz Abogados advised JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corporation on all labour and employment matters related to the client's sale of part of its stake in SCM Minera Lumina Copper Chile.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Barros & Errázuriz Abogados' advice is accurate not only from a legal perspective, but is also sensitive to the business needs of our company. Their response times are impeccable."
"Barros & Errázuriz Abogados' advice is accurate not only from a legal perspective, but is also sensitive to the business needs of our company. Their response times are impeccable."
Notable Practitioners
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 provides outstanding advice and service, which is essential to the business when making important decisions regarding employment matters."
Partner María Fernanda Espinosa carries on receiving significant client praise for her solid advice in labour and employment mandates in Chile.
"María Fernanda Espinosa excels at offering prompt, high-quality advice."
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.
"PavelÁlvarez is a strategic ally to our company. He has high problem-solving capabilities and updated knowledge of the issues for which we require guidance and accompaniment."
Ranked Lawyers at
Barros & Errázuriz Abogados
Chile
Members
Provided by Barros & Errázuriz Abogados
Head of Department
María Fernanda Espinosa
Pavel Álvarez