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Garrigues

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2027 : Chile

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Garrigues

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Labour & Employment - Chile

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

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 injury and illness claims, as well as sexual harassment and damage claims, while also advising on immigration, union and social security-related matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Garrigues represented ERSA in a labour dispute involving allegations of anti-union practices brought by a trade union in connection with collective labour relations.

Strengths

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  • Garrigues's team excels at designing robust and efficient strategies, anticipating risks and achieving consistent results in complex scenarios. The combination of technical excellence, strategic vision and professionalism clearly sets them apart from other teams in the industry.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Bárbara Vera
    Bárbara Vera

    Bárbara Vera

    Head of department Bárbara Vera comes highly recommended by interviewees for her experience advising a raft of international and domestic clients on employment aspects of corporate transactions, as well as collective bargaining.

    • Bárbara Vera is distinguished by her strong expertise in labour law and her ability to handle complex matters with a practical and strategic approach. She demonstrates a deep understanding of labour regulations and a clear grasp of business needs, enabling her to provide clear, timely advice that is closely aligned with the client's objectives.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
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  • Roberto Lewin
    Roberto Lewin

    Roberto Lewin

    Noteworthy partner Roberto Lewin represents employers in labour and employment disputes before Chilean courts and assists with terminations and collective bargaining negotiations.

    • Roberto Lewin has excellent labour law skills and strong business acumen. He knows our company exceptionally well, enabling him to provide highly relevant and practical advice.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
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  • Juan Ignacio Chamorro
    Juan Ignacio Chamorro

    Juan Ignacio Chamorro

    Juan Ignacio Chamorro receives strong praise from clients for his labour and employment practice in Chile.

    • Juan Ignacio Chamorro is always ready to collaborate quickly and efficiently and offers excellent knowledge of labour law.

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