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Ferraiuoli LLC

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2026 : Puerto Rico


Ferraiuoli LLC

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About

Provided by Ferraiuoli LLC

We strive to assist management in being the best employers, with compliant and practical employment practices in place that will allow the company to hire, retain and develop a valuable, motivated and engaged workforce. We understand the importance and risks associated with business decisions involving human resources. Thus, our legal and practical advice in the employment context is directed toward preventing controversies, managing situations before they become issues and providing solutions that address compliance and business objectives though legal services that are sensitive to our clients' needs, goals and budgets.

We also form a strong alliance with our clients as experienced and tactical employment litigators with valuable procedural and trial experience at judicial and administrative forums. Given the nature of our jurisdiction, rich in employment legislation and with a dual legal system characterized by coexisting U.S. federal laws and local legal provisions, our practice covers the full-spectrum of state and federal employment and labor laws concerning employment relationships, corporate and human resources management, with the support of a full service law firm. With a clear goal of excelling at serving our clients' needs, our team of professionals participates in a constant learning process to stay abreast of an ever-changing legal landscape, through our day-to-day hands-on, legal work, publications, speaking engagements, training and leadership roles.

Clients (7)

  • New 579 and Beyond, Inc., d/b/a/ Rainbow, Mariannes and 5-7-
  • MMM Healthcare
  • Aldo U.S., Inc.
  • Subway Island Development Corp.
  • Stericycle, Inc.
  • Abbott Laboratories / AbbVie, Inc.
  • Kevane Grant Thornton LLP

Industries (9)

  • Retail
  • Health
  • Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences
  • Education
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Financial Institutions
  • Financial Services
  • Waste & Recycling
  • Food & Spirits

Chambers Review

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Labour & Employment - Puerto Rico

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Ferraiuoli houses an established team handling the full spectrum of labour and employment mandates in Puerto Rico. The department boasts expertise in providing advice on labour audits, immigration issues and conducting internal investigations. The team regularly represents clients in labour litigation proceedings, including wage and hour claims, unfair dismissal and discrimination disputes. The firm acts for an impressive roster of clients hailing from the manufacturing, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • The team at Ferraiuoli assisted Ultimate Solutions with the employment-related aspects of its acquisition of AutoPak Engineering.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at Ferraiuoli are very sensitive to the client when there are complex situations, providing immediate support to maintain control and focus on solving situations.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Ferraiuoli's team is very knowledgeable when it comes to Puerto Rico's employment law. Everything we have received from its lawyers is of the highest quality.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Katherine González
    Band 2Katherine González

    Katherine González

    Longstanding partner Katherine González is well placed to assist clients with employment contracts and human resource management. She is also versed in handling contentious employment disputes.

    • Katherine González is an excellent lawyer who connects in an extraordinary way with her clients, understanding their needs and focusing on finding solutions immediately.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 2María Judith Marchand-Sánchez
    Band 2María Judith Marchand-Sánchez

    María Judith Marchand-Sánchez

    Dynamic partner María Judith Marchand-Sánchez comes highly recommended for her expertise in the Puerto Rican labour and employment domain.

    • María Judith Marchand-Sánchez is a precise and strategic lawyer who is able to quickly identify legal risks and provide very practical solutions.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

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