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The Labor Law team in all our offices has over 15 years of experience and expertise in developing processes and products aimed at preventive and proactive legal labor advice. We provide labor advisory services to numerous companies in various economic sectors with different compliance requirements, always with the goal of growing their businesses and making them more competitive.


Through a legal service supported by accredited technical specialists, we can reduce long labor disputes while simultaneously boosting morale and employee retention. We believe in preventive advice, so we conduct courses and seminars on labor topics for the company’s attorneys and HR teams, enabling them to avoid common mistakes.


Consortium´s Labour, employment and immigration department is recognized as one of the most important in Guatemala for providing legal advice to multinational corporations on collective bargaining processes, litigation, acquisition and merger integration, retirements and pension plans, contract and expatriate structures, corporate immigration and occupational health & safety matters. The expertise of the department allows to profile them as a department that gives comprehensive and strategic legal advice.  

Chambers Review

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Labour & Employment - Guatemala

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Consortium Legal has a respected labour department with a solid regional presence in Central America. The firm routinely acts as counsel to multinational corporations from the retail, food and beverage, and banking sectors on a broad range of labour issues in Guatemala. The legal team is particularly active in collective bargaining, and has additional involvement in lawsuits relating to terminations and obtaining work permits for foreign workers. InTouch and Archroma are new client wins for the firm.

Work Highlights

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  • Consortium Legal provided legal counsel to Walmart on all matters regarding occupational health and safety, including policy reviews, disciplinary processes, managing licenses, addressing accidents or incidents, and providing administrative defence in matters before the authorities.

Strengths

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Consortium Legal have a strategic and thorough approach, showing a deep understanding of intricate issues. I have confidence in their capabilities as they consistently deliver exceptional results.

Labour & Employment respondent
Latin America

Consortium Legal are always one step ahead. Communication has been one of the strongest links as they inform us of what is about to happen and give time to prepare for each situation.

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Notable Practitioners

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Lionel Aguilar
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Lionel Aguilar
Head of Labour & Employment
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Band 1

Distinguished department head Lionel Aguilar maintains a reputation as a leading figure in the Guatemalan labour and employment market, acting for clients across a range of sectors, including telecommunications and food and beverages. He is particularly noted for his prowess in complex negotiations with trade unions.

Lionel Aguilar is very professional. He clarifies the situation very well and looks to give me guidance regarding how to resolve a situation so that it is favourable for the company.

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Cristina Sandoval
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Cristina Sandoval
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Cristina Sandoval enters the rankings this year after obtaining recognition for her expertise in immigration matters, as well as in day-to-day labour and employment issues in Guatemala.

Cristina Sandoval's exceptional abilities and commitment to outstanding work set her apart, making her a great choice for any leadership role. She approaches responsibilities with serious dedication.

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José Federico Zelada
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José Federico Zelada
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner José Federico Zelada receives notable market recognition for his adept handling of union matters and site closures as well as advice on labour lawsuits.

José Federico Zelada makes labour law seem so simple. He provides very accurate assistance and feedback.

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Labour & Employment
Lionel Aguilar
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Lionel Aguilar
Head of Labour & Employment
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Band 1
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Cristina Sandoval
U
Cristina Sandoval
U
Up and Coming
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José Federico Zelada
U
José Federico Zelada
U
Up and Coming
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Members

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Cristina Sandoval

Lionel Aguilar

Lionel Aguilar

Head of Department

Clients

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Archroma

Asofarma

Bananera Tepeyac, S.A. (DOLE)

Banco de América Central

Banco de América Central (BAC)

Citibank, N.A.

Conduent

Corporación Multi Inversiones

Deloitte, U.S.A

Grupo Golan

Haskell

IFF

Industrias Alimenticias Kern´s (FIFCO)

Intouch

Marhnos

Novoswiss, Sociedad Anónima (LUMINOVA)

PepsiCo

Rodio Swissboring

Samsung Electronics Latinoamerica (Zona Libre)

TIGO / MILLICOM

Ternium Internacional Guatemala, Sociedad Anónima

United Airlines

Walmart

Walmart