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Ferraiuoli LLC

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2027 : 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 advising on labour audits, immigration issues and 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 a strong roster of clients from the manufacturing, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Ferraiuoli advised Rainbow on employment litigation initiated by three former employees following a workforce reduction across multiple retail locations in Puerto Rico.

Strengths

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  • Ferraiuoli is my support network. The team is highly accessible, attentive and genuinely caring, and delivers excellent client service; they pay close attention to our employment matters and explain decisions in a clear and practical way.

    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 advise clients on employment contracts, contentious employment disputes and risk assessments.

    • Katherine González is a highly capable lawyer with an exceptional level of knowledge and a remarkable personality. This combination inspires confidence and reassurance, giving clients peace of mind that their matters will be handled effectively.

      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, particularly handling litigation related to wrongful termination and dismissal.

    • María Judith Marchand-Sánchez is an excellent resource for handling employment matters adequately.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Patricia Marvez-Valiente
    Band 3Patricia Marvez-Valiente

    Patricia Marvez-Valiente

    Patricia Marvez-Valiente boasts a notable activity in litigation related to the Disabilities Act and wrongful termination within the labour and employment arena in Puerto Rico.

    • Patricia Marvez-Valiente is highly assertive in her approach to handling and resolving complex issues. She is direct, which is essential in labour relations matters, and demonstrates extensive knowledge of labour law.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

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