Labour & Employment - Venezuela
Band 3
What the Team is Known For
Geca Consultores houses a strong employment practice in Venezuela. The law firm represents employers in labour litigation, administrative proceedings and collective labour disputes, with particular strength in workforce restructurings, challenges to labour authority decisions and union-related matters. The department routinely acts for clients in the food and beverage, manufacturing and aviation sectors.
Strengths
Geca Consultores' extensive knowledge of labour law, the advice they provide and the confidence they inspire through their analyses are all excellent. The team is very approachable and responds to our enquiries in a timely manner.
Work Highlights
Geca Consultores represented Coca-Cola FEMSA de Venezuela in an employment dispute arising from reinstatement claims and related employment remedies sought by 12 employees.
Notable practitioners
Co-head of department Gabriel Calleja is noted for handling contentious employment disputes, particularly employee terminations, reinstatement proceedings and severance claims. He also advises on challenges to labour authority decisions and related interim relief measures.
Gabriel Calleja demonstrates a very high level of knowledge of laws, regulations and legal frameworks, in addition to the extensive experience he brings to complex cases.
Associate-to-watch Natalia De Paz Garmendia is recognised by market observers for her activity in the labour and employment space in Venezuela. She is noted for representing employers in labour disputes and advising on workforce restructurings and employee exits.
Natalia De Paz Garmendia provides timely advice backed by strong technical and legal expertise. She ensures continuous follow-up on pending matters and is always available when needed.
