About

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O’Farrell is one of the top law firms with a broad experience and trajectory in providing labour advice and consultation to the most prestigious companies of the country and abroad.

Mr. José Luis Zapata is the Partner in charge of the Labour Law Area at O’Farrell. José Luis is recognized for his experience and personal involvement in all the labour issues and conflicts of our clients.

He leads an important area providing employment advice to major companies in the areas of electric power, oil & gas, retail, construction, etc. The team successfully manages labour lawsuit portfolios while José Luis specialises in collective labour disputes management and the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements.

The team of lawyers of the Labour Department provides personal attention with continued and immediate legal advice to all clients. Our partner and senior lawyers are recognized for their active, direct and committed involvement.

The Department is recognized as one of the leading teams of labour lawyers for our expertise in the processes of Collective Bargaining Agreements; for our wide experience in wage negotiations; for our strategic advice to the Business Sector in collective labor disputes, strikes and other direct actions; for our expertise in Due Diligence processes within the frame of M&A.

We also provide specialized advice on individual labor law and we handle an important litigation portfolio, highlighting important achievements in court.

Chambers Review

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Labour & Employment - Argentina

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

O'Farrell continues to house a noted labour department in Argentina. The Buenos Aires-based team boasts expertise in mass layoffs, particularly those resulting from business closures or restructurings. The department also offers solid experience in administrative and judicial litigation across both collective and individual cases, as well as in collective bargaining negotiations.

Work Highlights

  • O'Farrell assisted Transener with matters related to collective labour law.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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José Luis Zapata
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José Luis Zapata
Head of Labour & Employment
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Band 1

Acclaimed partner and co-head of department José Luis Zapata regularly represents employers in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and handles a wide range of labour litigation claims.

José Luis Zapata's timely and comprehensive responses, coupled with his extensive knowledge and thorough evaluation of all aspects, are extremely valuable.

José Luis Zapata has a strong commercial vision, which is highly useful in his advice. His solid track record in collective labour law allows him to anticipate our needs in very complex issues.

Ignacio Castiglione
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Ignacio Castiglione
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Band 4

Partner Ignacio Castiglione regularly assists clients with labour disputes and collective bargaining agreements.

Ignacio Castiglione has a comprehensive vision of law and commercial aspects, and the ability to easily understand the needs of our company.

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Argentina

Labour & Employment

José Luis Zapata
1
José Luis Zapata
Head of Labour & Employment
1
Band 1
Ignacio Castiglione
4
Ignacio Castiglione
4
Band 4

Members

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Fernando Reto Reynal

José Luis Zapata

José Luis Zapata

Head of Department

Luis Montenegro

Mariano Trotz