Latin America Guide 2027 : Uruguay
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Provided by Castellán Abogados
Castellán’s Labour & Employment practice has over 40 years of experience advising local and international companies on the full spectrum of employment matters. The team combines deep knowledge of the Uruguayan labour market with a practical, business-oriented approach.
The practice covers individual and collective labour law, social security, immigration, due diligence and administrative labour matters, providing both advisory and contentious services. A distinctive focus is prevention as a business strategy, helping clients anticipate risks, strengthen compliance and reduce exposure to disputes while supporting productivity and sound labour relations.
The team regularly advises on employment contracts, compensation and benefits, disciplinary matters, terminations, internal policies, restructurings and labour audits, and represents clients in litigation and administrative proceedings. It has particular strength in collective bargaining and union negotiations, combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of each client’s business and workforce.
The practice works closely with Castellán’s corporate, tax and accounting teams and extends its cross-border capabilities through B-Conex Latam, enabling coordinated employment advice for companies operating across multiple Latin American jurisdictions.
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Castellán Abogados is a Montevideo-based law firm with a strong labour and employment practice in Uruguay. The team continues to amass client praise for its routine assistance with employment contracts and termination processes. The department is also well versed in representing clients in judicial proceedings, negotiations and labour audits.
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Castellán Abogados represented SADA Group in its market entry into Uruguay, assisting with labour due diligence, contingency prevention, personnel management and union-related matters.
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Castellán Abogados demonstrates a strong ability to address and resolve highly complex labour issues, combining technical expertise, strategic thinking and a human-centred approach. The team seeks to understand each situation in depth, anticipate potential scenarios and develop sustainable solutions.
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Established partner Mariana Casella leads the labour and employment department and is well placed to assist clients across a broad range of labour and employment matters in Uruguay, including trade union matters and labour litigation.
Mariana Casella demonstrates an admirable ability to address requests promptly without ever compromising the depth of her analysis or the quality of her advice. Her strong sense of prioritisation and efficiency enables clients to move forward with confidence.
Labour & Employment
Provided by Castellán Abogados
Mariana Casella
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