Department profile
Marval O'Farrell Mairal

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2026 : Argentina


Marval O'Farrell Mairal

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Marval’s labor department is renowned for handling the market’s most complex, sensitive and strategic matters, including high profile litigation cases. We are the first port of call for numerous international clients due to our strong international practice.

Our labor department has an outstanding non-contentious practice, advising clients on the complete range of matters, from general labor and social security matters, planning and strategy to restructuring, collective bargaining and negotiations with unions and the government.

We are also renowned for our experience in labor litigation and have participated in many of the biggest, most complex and high profile cases in Argentina in recent years. We represent clients before all levels of the courts and have strong experience representing companies before the Labor Ministry.

Our labor and employment practice covers a wide range of matters including:

  • Labor issues affecting a wide range of business activities 
  • Labor-management and employee relations
  • Draft and amend compensation programs 
  • Localization of international policies to comply with Argentine law
  • Reorganizations and restructuring, massive dismissals, voluntary retirement
  • Plans, preventive crisis proceedings and negotiations at all stages of the processes
  • Termination of hierarchical employees and process of corporate fraud
  • Labor-related litigation and dispute resolution
  • Expats’ migration matters and compensation structure

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Labour & Employment - Argentina

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Marval O'Farrell Mairal boasts a top-tier labour and employment practice group in Buenos Aires that is highly experienced in managing the labour aspects of corporate mergers and acquisitions. Its deep bench of solid practitioners demonstrates a strong track record of assisting premier multinational companies with individual employment conflicts, such as the layoff of senior executives, as well as representing them in administrative and judicial courts. The department's expertise encompasses remuneration and code of conduct policies, as well as expatriate staffing issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Marval O'Farrell Mairal advised Cargill on a large restructuring, covering all stages from strategy to the execution of termination and release agreements.

Strengths

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  • Marval O'Farrell Mairal stands out for its superb legal support, strong commitment to the client, deep and thorough understanding of business, and permanent availability.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • The strengths that distinguish Marval O'Farrell Mairal are its meticulous analysis, personalised approach, tailored solutions, and strategies aligned with the needs of clients.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersJavier Enrique Patrón
    Eminent PractitionersJavier Enrique Patrón

    Javier Enrique Patrón

    Managing partner Javier Patrón continues to garner praise for his eminent practice in Argentina's labour and employment arena. He is well placed to assist local clients with a wide range of employment disputes.

    • Javier Patrón is a master of masters.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 2Enrique M Stile
    Band 2Enrique M Stile

    Enrique M Stile

    Well-regarded partner Enrique Stile comes recommended by clients for his expert advice on employee negotiations following mergers, acquisitions and closures. He is also highlighted for his key academic contributions to Argentina's labour and employment field.

    • Enrique Stile demonstrates strong legal knowledge, creative solutions, committed partnerships with clients, as well as strong communication skills when interacting with non-lawyers.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Diego Kelly
    Band 3Diego Kelly

    Diego Kelly

    Partner Diego Kelly is well regarded for his labour and employment practice in Argentina. He continues to assist clients with the labour aspects of corporate transactions, including diligence proceedings and negotiations.

    • Diego Kelly is excellent. He stands out for his empathy, client service, knowledge and strategic capacity. His focus and quality of execution make him a comprehensive and solid professional.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Rodrigo Solá Torino
    Band 3Rodrigo Solá Torino

    Rodrigo Solá Torino

    Experienced partner Rodrigo Solá Torino heads the firm's immigration practice and offers extensive experience advising on foreign employee transfers and high-level executive terminations.

    • Rodrigo Solá Torino has outstanding expertise in labour law. He combines his deep legal knowledge with a solid emotional intelligence, while also demonstrating great skills in transnational issues.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Guillermo Osorio
    Band 4Guillermo Osorio

    Guillermo Osorio

    Partner Guillermo Osorio routinely represents major companies in complex labour litigation proceedings involving claims brought by senior-level employees.

    • Guillermo Osorio's adaptability and flexibility make him extremely effective when facing complex challenges involving multiple jurisdictions.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 4José María Llano
    Band 4José María Llano

    José María Llano

    Noted partner José María Llano is praised by market commentators and clients alike for his specialist advice on employment and labour matters in Argentina. He offers significant expertise in assisting clients with contentious mandates.

    • José María Llano is an excellent lawyer, with an exceptional talent for litigation. His professionalism, sagacity and incisiveness make him formidable in his field.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

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