Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos
We provide consulting and legal advice on the legal provisions and regulations that affect labor and pension activities in Chile.
Our assistance includes the drafting and preparation of all types of employment contracts in relation to all hiring mechanisms allowed by current legislation, the structuring of compensation and incentive packages, stock options programs, preventive labor audits, labor due diligence work, and support in corporate restructuring processes with an impact on labor and in outsourcing of services. Our advice also includes the drafting of employment contracts for foreign personnel and the preparation and monitoring of the corresponding applications for work permits and visas, providing support in all matters of interest to foreign executives residing in Chile.
Likewise, our team participates actively representing clients in labor litigation cases, including labor trials related to termination of employment contracts, fundamental rights disputes, law suits derived from labor accidents or professional diseases, anti-union conducts, etc.
Our services also include advising companies in collective bargaining processes, both with unions and with groups of workers, minimum services requests, assistance in case of a strike, mediation processes, and the preparation of contracts and collective bargaining agreements.
Periodically, we give talks and seminars to clients so that they can update their departments and Human Resources management on topics related to labor.
Provided by Chambers
Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos is an active full-service firm with a well-reputed labour and employment practice in Chile. The law firm is noted for providing counsel on individual and mass lay-offs, collective bargaining and immigration issues. The team is also adept at assisting with the labour due diligence of corporate restructuring.
Provided by Chambers
Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos advised Comercial Eccsa, a Ripley Corp subsidiary, on an collective bargaining negotiation process.
Provided by Chambers
Cariola's team possesses broad regulatory knowledge and remains up to date on market developments. It is highly responsive and has the criteria to recommend alternatives and evaluate risks.
Provided by Chambers
Bárbara Zlatar is an excellent professional. She is very assertive in her answers and focused on mitigating future risks and contingencies.
Ignacia López continues receiving market endorsement from both clients and peers alike for her proficiency in a range of labour and employment mandates in Chile, including union-related and collective bargaining matters.
Ignacia López is an excellent professional who provides clear and direct answers, with an extraordinary handling of labour matters. She demonstrates a high level of commitment.
Associate-to-watch Daniela Valencia enters the rankings this year after receiving support from market observers, who attest to her capabilities in labour and employment work.
Daniela Valencia gives an exceptional service and is also close and caring. She does in-depth research for every matter and is quick when providing her answers.
Labour & Employment
Labour & Employment
Labour & Employment
Provided by Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos
Bárbara Zlatar
Ignacia López
Bárbara Zlatar
View profile of Bárbara ZlatarDaniela Valencia
View profile of Daniela ValenciaIgnacia López
View profile of Ignacia López
Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.
