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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

Employment: Highly Regarded

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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

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Our specialist Employment Law lawyers are recognized in the market for their total involvement in the cases given to us by our clients.

The personal treatment and specialized care that we provide in each case creates an atmosphere of trust not only with our client, but also with employee representatives in individual and collective negotiations.

One of the aspects that our clients most value is the immediacy and dedication with which their cases are handled.

We offer expert advice in both national and international cases, with proven history with top-level clients.

Our areas of action in the Employment field are:

  • Restructuring processes (dismissals and collective redundancies)​
  • Disciplinary dismissals and individual layoffs
  • Problems and contracts of senior management
  • Collective bargaining agreements
  • Employment contracts
  • Modification of terms of employment and posting of employees
  • Social Security
  • Disputes (strikes, lockouts...)
  • Health and safety
  • Remuneration systems
  • Appearance at hearings in employment courts

Chambers Review

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Employment: Highly Regarded - Spain

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo remains a trusted adviser for Spanish subsidiaries of international companies. The team assists with temporary suspensions of employment and collective dismissals, as well as the termination of top executives and the design of equality plans. With further expertise in restructuring-related cases, Gómez-Acebo & Pombo rounds off its offering. Throughout its offices in Spain, the law firm caters to a diverse clientele from the technology, energy and retail sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Gómez-Acebo & Pombo advised NTT in a collective dismissal procedure regarding the partial workforce reduction in the company's main work centres.

Strengths

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  • They are a true partner to our in-house team, consistently responding to our inquiries in a timely manner and with a sense of urgency. They handle every matter with great responsibility and clarity.

    Employment: Highly Regarded respondentEurope

  • The team stands out for its personalised and excellent treatment, as well as for the innovation and creativity in the solutions it provides.

    Employment: Highly Regarded respondentEurope

  • Gómez-Acebo & Pombo offers approachability and clarity in its answers.

    Employment: Highly Regarded respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Ignacio del Fraile
    Ignacio del Fraile

    Ignacio del Fraile

    Ignacio del Fraile assists with contentious and non-contentious employment mandates, including terminations, temporary lay-offs and restructuring-related cases.

    • His responsiveness, clarity and commitment make him a trusted partner who adds real value to our decision-making.

      Employment: Highly Regarded respondentEurope

    • He is an excellent professional, always willing to add value and work with the company to solve any work-related challenges. As a great communicator, he offers innovative solutions to complex challenges.

      Employment: Highly Regarded respondentEurope
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  • Borja González Elejabarrieta
    Borja González Elejabarrieta

    Borja González Elejabarrieta

    Borja González Elejabarrieta is known for assisting clients with a variety of employment issues including health and safety matters. His expertise extends to representing clients in litigation.

    • Borja is very precise and straight to the point. He makes my life very easy, I am very happy with our relationship.

      Employment: Highly Regarded respondentEurope
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