Labour & Employment - Venezuela
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What the Team is Known For
Dentons has an eminent team with outstanding expertise across a range of labour and employment matters. The team is highly experienced in acting in contentious labour and employment proceedings, including dismissals, suspensions and compensation. It also assists clients with employee transfers and labour issues arising from downsizing and closing operations. The law firm has an impressive portfolio of international corporations from sectors such as pharmaceuticals, aviation, and oil and gas.
Strengths
In addition to Dentons' in-depth and dedicated legal services, undoubtedly one of the main characteristics of this firm is the quality of their services and their close relationship with the client, as well as their constant follow-up on the matters entrusted to them until their resolution.
Dentons' lawyers demonstrate a commitment to staying up to date with the latest legislative developments in a country as dynamic as Venezuela. Their responses to our enquiries are clear and concise, which is crucial for us in making timely and efficient decisions.
Work Highlights
Dentons defended China National Petroleum Corporation in a labour dispute brought by an employee concerning employment entitlements.
Notable practitioners
Revered partner Juan Carlos Pró-Rísquez is a leading labour litigator in Venezuela, recognised for handling high-value employment disputes and workforce claims, particularly for clients in the oil and gas sector. He also advises on workforce restructurings, collective bargaining and employee compensation matters.
Juan Carlos Pró-Rísquez expresses himself in a way that leaves people confident and reassured that they are well defended and represented. That confidence he conveys makes him a trustworthy lawyer.
Juan Carlos Pró-Rísquez shows extensive academic and practical knowledge, a willingness to tackle complex issues and confidence in the solutions he proposes.
Noted partner Esther Cecilia Blondet Serfaty assists clients from sectors including telecommunications and pharmaceuticals with an array of labour and employment matters. She is particularly experienced in advising on individual and collective disputes.
Esther Cecilia Blondet Serfaty's dedication and insightful opinions have always been very gratifying. She is a highly respected and well-rounded professional in the local community.
Adept partner Yanet Aguiar continues to be a well-regarded figure in the labour space. She is adept at advising clients on issues including employee transfers and termination negotiations.
Yanet Aguiar's knowledge and pragmatism in generating scenarios and proposals are incredible. She always meets deadlines and commitments.
Eirys Mata garners client commendations for her labour and employment practice in Venezuela. She is particularly recognised for representing employers in labour disputes, while also demonstrating expertise in workforce restructurings, labour compliance audits and compensation-related advisory matters.
Eirys Mata has primarily helped us in handling labour issues. Her dedication has been exemplary throughout.
