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Littler Mendelson, PC

Labour & Employment

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Founded in 1997, BDS Asesores is the leading Firm of Lawyers specialized in Labor Law in Central America, Panama and Dominican Republic, certified ISO 9001:2015 and recognized with the Great Place to Work® certification obtained by the company’s headquarters in Costa Rica.

Currently, we have opened offices in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Panama, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala and Nicaragua. We maintain specialized practices and services. This allows us to assist companies and institutions in their decision-making process in Private and Public Labor and Employment Law, Litigation, Immigration, Human Resources and Payroll Administration, with an integral service in mind.

Effective October 1, 2013, BDS Asesores has combined with U.S.-based law firm Littler Mendelson, P.C. (Littler), the world’s largest labor and employment firm representing management, to serve multinational clients seeking labor and employment solutions throughout the United States and Latin America.

This move further solidifies the firm’s position as the premier provider of labor and employment legal services in Costa Rica and throughout the region. BDS Asesores will join with Littler in an integrated worldwide strategy under the name Littler Global, aligning their successful practices into seamless client service across national borders.

Industries (10)

  • Construction
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food and Beverage
  • Government Contractors
  • Healthcare
  • Higher Education
  • Retail
  • Robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation
  • Hotel Industry

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Labour & Employment - Costa Rica

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

BDS Asesores possesses a stellar practice group that commands a leading reputation in the Costa Rican labour and employment arena. The boutique regularly advises clients on individual and administrative disputes, including alleged union discrimination, unpaid overtime and harassment claims. The law firm's strong bench is highly experienced in the restructuring of labour operations, as well as in advising on the employment aspects of M&A transactions. BDS Asesores has gained further recognition for its activity on internal labour audits and terminations, and acts for notable names from the technology, manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • BDS Asesores advised Netcom on two judicial processes relating to the continuity of an employment contract within two dfferent periods.

Strengths

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  • One of the key strengths that sets BDS apart from other firms in the industry is their unique combination of deep legal expertise and their genuinely close and trust-based relationship with clients.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

  • BDS Asesores is the best labour consulting firm in Costa Rica and it has a highly trained team in labour and employment matters.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Marco Durante Calvo
    Marco Durante Calvo

    Marco Durante Calvo

    Dynamic department head and eminent practitioner Marco Durante Calvo is a leading lawyer within the Costa Rican labour and employment ambit.

    • Marco Durante Calvo has deep legal expertise and strategic business sensibility that stand out in the market. His ability to connect legal frameworks with broader organisational goals is exceptional.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
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  • Francisco Salas Chaves
    Francisco Salas Chaves

    Francisco Salas Chaves

    Esteemed practitioner Francisco Salas Chaves is highly praised by interviewees for his activity advising clients on labour mandates in Costa Rica.

    • Francisco Salas Chaves has a deep understanding of our business and needs.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
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  • José Joaquín Acuña Solís
    José Joaquín Acuña Solís

    José Joaquín Acuña Solís

    Partner José Joaquín Acuña Solís remains an important name within the Costa Rican labour and employment field.

    • Through his practical approach and timely advice, José Joaquín Acuña Solís has become a key strategic ally for human resources departments, providing security and support in decision-making.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
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  • Oscar Corrales Retana
    Oscar Corrales Retana

    Oscar Corrales Retana

    Respected practitioner Oscar Corrales Retana is well regarded by market commentators for his presence in Costa Rica's labour and employment sphere.

    • Oscar Corrales Retana always provides efficient services and his advice is always clear.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
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