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Pérez-Llorca

Employment: Elite

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Pérez-Llorca

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Pérez-Llorca’s Employment team offers each of our clients a personal and specialised service. Our lawyers are committed to understanding our clients’ activity, their way of working and their expectations, in order to find the solution that best suits their specific requirements and anticipate their future needs.

The team advises a diverse range of public and private companies from different sectors, and together with other specialists at the Firm, provides our clients with personalised, comprehensive support.

We strive to find the best solutions to potential problems that can arise for companies in relation to staff management. The team specialises in individual and collective bargaining, and has extensive experience defending our clients in the labour courts. We advise on areas including:

  • Employment and HR advice: advice on employment queries, the design and implementation of company policies, senior management contracts, functional mobility, exclusivity, non-compete and confidentiality agreements, equality plans, how to achieve a good work-life balance and health and safety at work. We also advise on disciplinary dismissals, individual objective dismissals, the termination of temporary contracts and restructurings.
  • Legal guidance in labour court proceedings: advice on ordinary and special individual court proceedings, collective dispute court proceedings and extraordinary appeals.
  • Assistance with labour inspections, collective bargaining and trade union matters.

Chambers Review

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Employment: Elite - Spain

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

The Spanish law firm Pérez-Llorca houses a renowned employment team in its office in Madrid. Major Spanish employers often seek the law firm's assistance with comprehensive collective employment matters ranging from lay-offs and redundancies to collective bargaining agreements, including flexibility in working hours. Furthermore, the team assists with the design and implementation of incentive and equality plans and is well versed in handling internal investigations. Clients also benefit from the law firm's strength in litigation, often representing corporates against compensation claims brought by former top executives as well as collective disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Pérez-Llorca advised El Corte Inglés on a collective dispute before the National High Court, regarding the registration of working hours.

Strengths

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  • Their specialised legal knowledge is unquestionable but the fundamental value they provide as external advisers is personalised support and advice based on business needs.

    Employment: Elite respondentEurope
  • Pérez-Llorca is distinguished by its high qualification, technical rigour and professionalism. Its advice is based on firm's principles that guarantee trust and transparency in its actions.

    Employment: Elite respondentEurope
  • They are not a firm that limits itself to what the law says; they are bold in their proposals and support you every step of the way. That pragmatism is essential in an area as complex as employment.

    Employment: Elite respondentEurope
  • Their work has been impeccable, we are very happy. It is also very easy to work with them.

    Employment: Elite respondentEurope
  • Pérez-Llorca is a firm that, despite its significant size, continues to offer close, personalised advice to clients.

    Employment: Elite respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Daniel Cifuentes
    Band 1Daniel Cifuentes

    Daniel Cifuentes

    Top-ranked practitioner Daniel Cifuentes is held in high esteem for the breadth of his expertise in employment law. Collective bargaining agreements, labour law disputes and internal investigations as well as M&A-related employment mandates fall within his area of expertise.
    • Daniel is a dedicated professional with a remarkable level of commitment and commercial vision.

      Employment: Elite respondentEurope
    • He is a lawyer with an exceptional level of employment law expertise who combines his knowledge with his clients' needs to develop the best strategies in every case.

      Employment: Elite respondentEurope
    • I appreciate the practical focus of his advice; he puts himself in our shoes and offers solutions adapted to our business needs. That's why I rely on him.

      Employment: Elite respondentEurope
    • I appreciate his rapidity. His way of responding and the reports and writings he delivers are impeccable.

      Employment: Elite respondentEurope
  • Band 2Luis Enrique Fernández Pallarés
    Band 2Luis Enrique Fernández Pallarés

    Luis Enrique Fernández Pallarés

    Luis Enrique Fernández Pallarés is a trusted adviser due to his strength in a variety of labour law mandates. He has a particular focus on collective dismissal and lay-off procedures. He also assists with remuneration schemes and collective bargaining agreements.
    • Luis is an excellent professional; he is always willing to give us his opinion and has proved to be a trusted consultant for any employment-related matter.

      Employment: Elite respondentEurope
    • Luis stands out for his sound judgement, integrity and commitment to his clients. His advice is characterised by technical rigour and adaptability to our needs, which provides security and confidence. Furthermore, his availability, responsiveness, and personal approach reinforce a collaborative relationship that generates peace of mind and added value.

      Employment: Elite respondentEurope
    • He is absolutely available for any matter; he is fully resolutive and always tries to help.

      Employment: Elite respondentEurope
  • Band 3Iván Gayarre Conde
    Band 3Iván Gayarre Conde

    Iván Gayarre Conde

    Iván Gayarre Conde is well placed to handle collective bargaining agreements and redundancy processes in the wake of insolvency proceedings.
    • I appreciate his knowledge and capacity for analysis. His dedication, closeness to the client and availability are incredible.

      Employment: Elite respondentEurope
    • Iván's support is exceptional, he is a very proactive lawyer. His focus comes from a deep comprehension of our needs and is translated into practical, innovative and efficient solutions.

      Employment: Elite respondentEurope
  • Band 5Isabel Moya
    Band 5Isabel Moya

    Isabel Moya

    Isabel Moya displays significant expertise handling highly sophisticated employment issues, including compensation schemes and industrial action concerns. She has additional experience advising on the labour aspects of M&A transactions, as well as on individual or collective dismissals, and workforce modifications.

    • Her approach to proposing solutions, her way of explaining things and her pragmatism, make this delicate work much more bearable.

      Employment: Elite respondentEurope
    • Her commitment, level of dedication, technical excellence, empathy and strategic vision are a rare find.

      Employment: Elite respondentEurope
    • Isabel stands out not only for her technical and legal excellence, but also for her high level of commitment, strategic vision, proactivity and leadership.

      Employment: Elite respondentEurope

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