Labour & Employment

Garrigues has a well-respected group of employment and labour law experts headquartered in Santiago. The experienced team is well placed to assist on an array of employment mandates including collective bargaining agreements as well as ongoing advisory work. The law firm serves a roster of clients spanning the telecommunications, construction and retail sectors that benefit from the department's experience carrying out labour due diligence for M&A transactions. The lawyers are also adept at handling contentious labour law mandates for employers, including wrongful dismissal and work-related injuries and illnesses claims, as well as sexual harassment and damage claims, while also advising on immigration, union and social security-related matters. Garrigues merged with Barros, Silva, Varela & Vigil.