Department profile
FERRERE

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2026 : Uruguay


FERRERE

Rankings

About

Provided by FERRERE

FERRERE labour team is the largest in the market and its density afford a broad experience in diverse sectors of activity and a very complete view of best market practices. Our specialists are heavily business-oriented and boast in-depth knowledge of the local market but also with a very updated international approach.

FERRERE Labor team focuses on providing high-quality advice on its clients’ day-to-day matters, as well as on complex and highly strategic issues. It is particularly active in advising on remuneration structures, employment contracts, corporate policies, taxability of labor items, expatriation and migration procedures, outsourcing processes and implementation of new technologies, as well as organizational change, restructurings and personnel terminations.

FERRERE is also recognized for its experience in labor litigation and represents companies on administrative procedures, where it handles a very large portfolio of cases and has achieved a significant success rate. Our specialists are considered as first-class negotiators vis a vis unions, business chambers and Government, due to their broad experience in managing union conflicts, collective negotiations and collective agreements drafting at company or sector level.

In addition FERRERE conducts labor, job safety and occupational health compliance audits, collaborates actively in internal investigations as well as provides in-house training courses.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Labour & Employment - Uruguay

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

FERRERE is a prestigious full-service regional firm with a stellar reputation in this field, advising on contentious and non-contentious labour issues. The team's expertise spans union negotiations, complex restructuring, and issues arising from branch closures. The department is also adept at handling individual and collective dismissals, as well as assisting with health and safety training regulations and outsourcing. The firm's clients include multinational conglomerates from the healthcare, banking and technology industries.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • FERRERE advised Riogas on its labour matters, including collective bargaining with its workers, judicial and administrative proceedings, and general consultancy.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • FERRERE has strong knowledge of regulations, capacity for crisis management and the ability to negotiate in complex environments while maintaining empathy for the client.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • FERRERE offers excellent customer support and timely follow-up, as well as agile, accurate and efficient responses to queries.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Senior StatespeopleNelson Larrañaga
    Senior StatespeopleNelson Larrañaga

    Nelson Larrañaga

    Distinguished partner Nelson Larrañaga continues to play a leading role in collective bargaining and health and safety training in the country.

    • Nelson Larrañaga is accessible and assertive.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 1Verónica Raffo
    Band 1Verónica Raffo

    Verónica Raffo

    Outstanding partner Verónica Raffo continues to elicit market-leading praise for her stellar practice in the Uruguayan labour and employment space.

    • Verónica Raffo is a lawyer with a broad legal vision. She perfectly understands corporations in scenarios with a high degree of complexity, seeking to meet client needs with quick responses.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
    • Verónica Raffo's speed of response is excellent and gives us peace of mind. She grasped the complex environment we are in and understood the importance of work beyond the strictly economic side.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at FERRERE (2)

Uruguay

Members

Provided by FERRERE

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership