Department profile
Marval O'Farrell Mairal

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2027 : Argentina


Marval O'Farrell Mairal

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About

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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 Cirion Technologies on a workforce rightsizing process and related negotiation settlements, valued at USD22 million.

Strengths

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  • Marval O'Farrell Mairal's team demonstrates technical excellence, speedy responses and a practical, business-first approach to solving complex issues. They are aligned with our objectives and highly specialised.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Marval O'Farrell Mairal's pragmatic, client-centric approach makes it a top-choice firm. It offers a unique balance of high-level strategic opinion and easy, approachable communication, ensuring we receive the most comprehensive and strategic advice for complex challenges.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleJavier Enrique Patrón
    Senior StatespeopleJavier Enrique Patrón

    Javier Enrique Patrón

    Senior statesperson Javier Enrique Patrón continues to garner praise for his practice in Argentina's labour and employment arena. He is experienced in assisting local clients with a wide range of employment disputes.

  • Band 1Enrique M Stile
    Band 1Enrique M Stile

    Enrique M Stile

    Outstanding 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's guidance is highly regarded. His advice is clear, concrete and well-informed, and his response time and client service are outstanding.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
    • Enrique Stile is my reference point for labour matters. He adapts to what the client wants, knows how to listen and looks for practical legal alternatives.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 2Diego Kelly
    Band 2Diego Kelly

    Diego Kelly

    Key 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 an excellent labour lawyer. He has a high level of technical expertise and offers a practical perspective in his advice.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Guillermo Osorio
    Band 3Guillermo Osorio

    Guillermo Osorio

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

    • Guillermo Osorio brings an excellent level of sophistication to the table. He has the rare ability to navigate intricate legal challenges with intellectual rigour and strategic vision.

      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 is an excellent lawyer who I highly recommend. He is approachable, knows what to do in every case and seeks alternatives to make the best decisions for clients.

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

    José María Llano

    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 brings not only extensive legal knowledge, but also expertise in complex, high-level negotiations. He inspires trust and provides support, speed and efficiency.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

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