Marval O'Farrell Mairal, Labour & Employment | Chambers Latin America Profile

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Provided by Marval O'Farrell Mairal

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

Chambers Review

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Labour & Employment - Argentina

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, in addition to dealing with expatriate staffing issues.

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Work Highlights

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Marval O'Farrell Mairal assisted Dafiti with all aspects related to the closure of their operations in Argentina including notification, negotiation and execution of termination and release agreements.

Strengths

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Marval's team evaluates all options and explains their consequences and potential ramifications. They have always been available when needed. Their level of service is first class.

Labour & Employment respondent
Latin America

Marval O'Farrell Mairal's ability to resolve complex issues offers peace of mind to clients, as we can rely on their advice for making critical strategic decisions for our business.

Labour & Employment respondent
Latin America

Marval's team evaluates all options and explains their consequences and potential ramifications. They have always been available when needed. Their level of service is first class.

Labour & Employment respondent
Latin America

Marval O'Farrell Mairal's ability to resolve complex issues offers peace of mind to clients, as we can rely on their advice for making critical strategic decisions for our business.

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Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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Javier Enrique Patrón

Head of Labour & Employment

Eminent Practitioners

Managing partner Javier Enrique 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.

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Enrique M Stile

Band 2

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

Enrique Stile is very knowledgeable and has a great level of expertise. He is business-oriented and friendly.

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Diego Kelly

Band 3

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 provides good advice and a solid risk-balance assessment.

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José María Llano

Band 3

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 assisting clients with negotiations with trade unions.

José María Llano has great skills as a negotiator and strategist, with quick reactions and intelligence. He is sharp in his analysis.

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Rodrigo Solá Torino

Band 3

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

Rodrigo Solá Torino is bright and simplifies complex matters. He finds solutions that are often out-of-the-box to make sure the client gets the best resolution possible.

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Guillermo Osorio

Up and Coming

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

Guillermo Osorio is a very technical lawyer who provides precise and thorough advice. He is very versatile and supportive.

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