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O'Neill & Borges LLC

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2026 : Puerto Rico

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O'Neill & Borges LLC

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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.

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Labour & Employment - Puerto Rico

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
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.
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Work Highlights

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  • The lawyers at O'Neill & Borges represented VRTJ in a sexual harassment claim brought by a former employee.

Strengths

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  • O'Neill & Borges' team has excellent reputation and a personalised approach that guarantees comprehensive and high-quality care. It adapts to changes while always maintaining its excellence.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

  • O'Neill & Borges's service is excellent. The lawyers respond promptly to our requests and are very reliable and assertive in the recommendations presented. They are excellent business partners.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Carlos E George
    Carlos E George

    Carlos E George

    Well-regarded partner Carlos George garners extensive recognition for his activity in the Puerto Rican labour and employment market, where he boasts experience in counselling in union representation cases and wrongful termination disputes.

    • Carlos George projects a high degree of trust and sincerity in his advice.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

    • Carlos George is the best lawyer! His professionalism and knowledge of our business and industry sets him apart from everyone else. He is very reliable and assertive in all recommendations.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
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  • Dimitri González-Izquierdo
    Dimitri González-Izquierdo

    Dimitri González-Izquierdo

    Adept partner Dimitri González-Izquierdo is singled out for praise by clients who seek his advice on the Puerto Rican employment space. He is experienced in litigation, including matters related to discrimination, wrongful termination, non-competition agreements and plant closings.

    • Dimitri González-Izquierdo is an excellent lawyer and supports us by transmitting confidence in all kinds of decisions and strategies to follow.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
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