Labour & Employment - Puerto Rico
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
Schuster is a well-regarded firm with an established practice in the Puerto Rican labour and employment market. The department is regularly sought out by clients to advise on employment agreements, discriminatory cases related to age and gender and unjustified dismissals. The firm serves a significant client roster encompassing predominantly international businesses active in the retail, financial and technology sectors.
Strengths
Schuster has experts in different employment issues who can delve into each topic and provide consistent and fast service. They are very good at adapting their advice to the client's style.
Work Highlights
The Schuster team represented Baxter Healthcare in proceedings brought by former employees alleging unjustified dismissals.
Notable practitioners
Senior statesperson Carl Schuster continues to garner market praise for his active presence in the Puerto Rican labour and employment sector.
Carl Schuster aligns very well with the company's culture and is an amazing business partner.
Anabel Rodriguez continues to enjoy positive feedback from clients for her employment practice in Puerto Rico. She is particularly well placed to advise on discrimination and wrongful termination cases.
Anabel Rodriguez is incredibly responsive and provides practical and concise advice on a variety of issues. She is a true business partner.
Head of department Erika Berrios enters the rankings this year following complimentary client feedback for her activity on labour and employment matters. She frequently advises on unjust dismissal cases and negotiations with unions.
Erika Berrios has excellent technical knowledge, and she is always available and very attentive.
Noteworthy partner Mariela Rexach acts on a range of labour and employment matters, including unjustified dismissal claims as well as compliance with Puerto Rico wage and working hours legislation.
