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Carey

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2027 : Chile

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Carey has extensive experience in hiring and termination processes (for individuals and groups of employees), compensation packages (including stock plans), auditing and legal compliance, subcontracting, corporate policies, labor due diligences in mergers and acquisitions, internal investigations, social security related matters and taxation of employees.

The firm actively participates in collective bargaining processes with companies from a wide range of industries, and also advises clients in labor lawsuits and claims, including litigation and administrative procedures stemming from occupational accidents and diseases.

In terms of outsourcing, Carey provides day-to-day advice to owners, clients and contractors on operations outsourcing projects, as well as managing and mitigating risk and legal liabilities.

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Labour & Employment - Chile

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Carey is a well-regarded team in the Chilean legal market that is adept at handling the full spectrum of labour and employment issues. The department is frequently retained by national and international clients to advise on the labour aspects of M&A and corporate restructuring, and it also offers experience drafting employment contracts, terminations and collective bargaining agreements. Carey is known for assisting with contentious collective and individual mandates.

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Work Highlights

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  • Carey advised Bristol-Myers Squibb on labour and employment matters in Chile, including recruitment structures, compensation arrangements and workplace investigation processes.

Strengths

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  • Carey's lawyers are excellent, the advice is outstanding, and the responsiveness and delivery are exceptional. Fundamentally, the commitment and professionalism are excellent; the firm has great depth, analyses all angles and provides an excellent service.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Francisca Corti
    Francisca Corti

    Francisca Corti

    Co-head of Carey's labour and immigration department Francisca Corti is widely recognised for her work advising clients on due diligence and employment aspects of M&A transactions and corporate restructurings. She boasts further expertise in internal investigations and policy matters in Chile.

    • Francisca Corti is distinguished by her speed in handling complex matters, her deep understanding of her clients' business and her unwavering commitment to her clients. Her strong work ethic and solution-oriented approach make her a highly reliable and strategic adviser.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
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  • Francisco Arce
    Francisco Arce

    Francisco Arce

    Co-head of department and partner Francisco Arce is lauded for his employment practice in the Chilean market, regularly advising clients on collective agreements and labour disputes.

    • Francisco Arce has a strong ability to analyse complex situations and provide clear, practical solutions. His willingness, approachability and professionalism inspire confidence and add significant value to collaborative work.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
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  • Óscar Aitken
    Óscar Aitken

    Óscar Aitken

    Partner Óscar Aitken co-heads Carey's labour and employment practice and offers expertise assisting clients with a variety of Chilean employment law issues, from wrongful dismissal claims to collective bargaining matters.

    • Óscar Aitken’s experience and expertise enable him to provide comprehensive advice to clients. He is also highly skilled in team coordination.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
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  • Valentina Kuscevic
    Valentina Kuscevic

    Valentina Kuscevic

    Up-and-coming counsel Valentina Kuscevic receives endorsement from clients for her activity and aptitude in the Chilean labour and employment legal market.

    • Valentina Kuscevic is a great lawyer who is approachable and demonstrates great knowledge of labour and employment matters.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
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