Department profile
Estrella LLC

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2027 : Puerto Rico


Estrella LLC

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About

Provided by Estrella LLC

Estrella LLC provides top-tier legal representation to clients, helping them to address a wide range of labor and employment issues, resolve disputes, and make informed decisions about day-to-day business operations. Renowned as one of the most respected law firms on the island, we are proud to represent numerous high-profile clients, particularly in the retail sector where we have been the firm of choice for the past 50 years.

Whether you’re a startup exploring opportunities in Puerto Rico’s dynamic business landscape or an established corporation navigating regulatory compliance challenges, our experience and client-centric approach ensures practical and effective solutions.

Our Labor and Employment team offers the experience and necessary skills to effectively handle any employment and labor related legal matter. With a strong track record representing clients across diverse sectors, our practice spans the entire spectrum of employment matters including:

  • Employee Onboarding
  • Employment Contracts
  • Employee Handbooks
  • Title VII & Discrimination
  • ADA and EEOC Practices
  • Reasonable Accommodation
  • Pregnancy and Lactation Act
  • Medical Marijuana Guidance
  • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • State Insurance Fund (Workers’ Compensation)
  • Workplace Harassment
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Domestic Violence
  • Wrongful Termination
  • Employee Relations Assessments
  • Overtime, Meal Period Claims
  • Wage and Hour Claims

Chambers Review

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Labour & Employment - Puerto Rico

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Estrella is a full-service law firm based in Puerto Rico with a strong labour and employment practice. The team regularly advises on litigation relating to wrongful termination and discrimination. The department is well known for its track record in assisting clients across a broad range of employment disputes and workforce management issues. The law firm regularly represents clients from the retail, food and beverage and energy sectors.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Estrella provided counsel to Genera Puerto Rico in an employment dispute arising from allegations of discrimination and retaliation by a former employee.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The Estrella team is highly responsive, demonstrates sound practical judgement and has a deep understanding of the labour and employment landscape in Puerto Rico. Its advice is not only technically sound but also commercially grounded and aligned with the realities of our business operations.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Maite Medero
    Band 3Maite Medero

    Maite Medero

    Maite Medero enters the rankings this year following notable activity in the field of labour and employment in Puerto Rico.

    • Maite Medero provides practical, experience-based advice backed by her extensive background. She demonstrates a broad perspective and a strong ability to manage complex matters, navigating Puerto Rico's labour laws and regulations with considerable expertise.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Estrella LLC (1)

Puerto Rico

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