Department profile
Dentons Chile

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile


Dentons Chile

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About

Provided by Dentons Chile

We provide solutions to all your employment problems.

We belong to the largest global law firm, and we are absolutely committed to providing the best legal advice, which includes: agility, short and precise answers, the delivery of solutions and not impediments, knowledge of the client's business and their current and future needs.

We have experience in labour-corporate affairs, highly complex judicial litigation, collective bargaining, mitigation of future labour disputes, migration law, representation before administrative authorities, infringements of the law, training on labour issues for the company's employees, advice on compliance with labour regulations, investigations into internal complaints, and administrative, judicial and trade union disputes,

We maintain trusted, long-term relationships with our clients. We go beyond merely responding to our client's queries, developing regular labour newsletters to keep them informed and updated on legal or administrative changes in labour matters and on the status of draft labour laws.  

Clients (24)

  • Metso Outotec
  • Atlas Copco
  • SumUp
  • Saam
  • Epiroc
  • Frutexsa
  • TCS
  • Dragados
  • Andritz
  • Anasac
  • Access
  • Ria Money Transfer
  • Naturex
  • CMPC
  • Tewoo
  • Difem Laboratorios
  • Transelec
  • Solek
  • TSK
  • Biomérieux
  • Power China
  • U.S. Embassy in Chile
  • Ambassade de France au Chili
  • Quebrada Blanca - Teck

Industries (7)

  • Mining
  • Consultancy
  • Energy
  • Food and Beverage
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Forestry
  • Technology

Chambers Review

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Labour & Employment - Chile

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Dentons Chile is an international law firm that has a well-established labour department headquartered in Santiago, and that assists clients with a range of labour and employment mandates. The group routinely provides domestic and multinational clients with ongoing labour advice. Its lawyers are experienced on representing employers in litigation proceedings involving wrongful termination, discrimination and violation of fundamental rights. The team is also adept at handling collective bargaining and investigations procedures.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Dentons Chile has a specialised team who are ready and attentive to face any legal issue for their clients. They are concerned, dedicated and have the ability to always put client interests first.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Up and ComingRodrigo Sanhueza
    Up and ComingRodrigo Sanhueza

    Rodrigo Sanhueza

    Up-and-coming partner Rodrigo Sanhueza garners recognition in Chile's labour and employment field for his versatile skill set covering both contentious and non-contentious mandates.

    • Rodrigo Sanhueza has an excellent disposition, delivers high-quality advice and is very close to us. He is quick, provides up-to-date knowledge and is always one step ahead of new regulations.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Dentons Chile (1)

Chile

Members

Provided by Dentons Chile

  • Karlfranz Koehler

    Head of Department

  • Rodrigo Sanhueza

    Head of Department

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  • Francisca Vivaldi

  • María Belén Kútulas

  • Camilo Arraiza

  • Paulina Torres

  • Joaquín Carmona

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