Labour & Employment
Latin America Guide 2025 : Puerto Rico
Band 1
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Provided by O'Neill & Borges LLC
The firm is involved in all aspects of employment and labour relations. Its practice includes areas such as labour aspects of corporate acquisitions, mergers, closings and reorganizations; labour union issues; development of personnel manuals and policies; ERISA and COBRA matters; employment agreements; employment discrimination claims; wage and hour matters; employee compensation and benefits; wrongful discharge claims; immigration, EB-5, among others.
Chambers Review
O'Neill & Borges has a highly specialised labour and employment practice and is regularly sought out to advise on collective bargaining agreements, employee benefits and worker compensation claims in Puerto Rico. The team handles contentious labour cases concerning unfair dismissal and discrimination and complaints. The firm services a premier client roster spanning the food and beverage, telecommunications and hospitality industries.
Work Highlights
- O'Neill & Borges successfully represented AON Insurance in dismissing a wrongful termination and age discrimination case in which the plaintiff demanded over USD2 million.
Strengths
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"The O'Neill & Borges team's expertise instilled confidence in our decision-making process when faced against sophisticated matters, such as collective bargaining agreements negotiations."
"I am highly impressed with the service levels and responsiveness demonstrated by O'Neill & Borges. Their prompt and effective communication truly sets them apart."
"The O'Neill & Borges team's expertise instilled confidence in our decision-making process when faced against sophisticated matters, such as collective bargaining agreements negotiations."
"I am highly impressed with the service levels and responsiveness demonstrated by O'Neill & Borges. Their prompt and effective communication truly sets them apart."
Notable Practitioners
Eminent practitionerYldefonso López-Moralesgarners praise for his experience in collective bargaining and individual labour litigation.
"Yldefonso López-Morales distinguishes himself with a robust commitment to client service, showcasing exceptional levels of expertise in union management and negotiating skills."
Carlos George garners significant recognition for his activity in the Puerto Rican labour and employment market. where he boasts experience in counselling in union representation cases.
"I highly rate Carlos E George for his exceptional dedication, expertise, and outstanding performance, which enhances our overall success in handling labour issues."
Adept partner Dimitri González-Izquierdo is singled out for praise by clients who seek his advice on the Puerto Rican employment space. He is active in litigation, including matters related to discrimination, wrongful termination, non-competition agreements, and plant closings.
"Dimitri González-Izquierdo's legal opinions have significantly elevated our ability to successfully address ethical situations, making a substantial impact on our overall success."
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