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Employment: Elite - Spain

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

The law firm Simmons & Simmons houses a reputable employment law practice in Spain. The team is experienced in advising on a variety of labour issues arising from the closure of business plants affecting a large number of workers. The harmonisation of working conditions and the design of internal policies also form part of the law firm's offering. Simmons & Simmons is further respected for its ability in complex terminations and dismissals of top executives as well as their hiring. Clients also benefit from the law firm's experience in works council negotiations.

Work Highlights

  • Simmons & Simmons represented Novartis Farmacéutica in a collective workers class action filed by Comisiones Obreras requesting the application of the 10.3% salary increase to the employees hired in 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Strengths

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They have extensive experience, in-depth knowledge and commitment to clients. Our experience in complex matters is very positive as they are methodical and organised.

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Their lawyers have great quality, a client-centric approach and are keen to understand the client's strategy, business objectives and needs.

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Simmons & Simmons demonstrate mastery of the subject matter, proximity to their clients, as well as an understanding of their business.

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The team retains high legal preparation and the ability to respond quickly to clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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Juan Calvente
2
Juan Calvente
2
Band 2

Juan Calvente handles a variety of mandates, ranging from collective bargaining agreements and negotiations with trade unions to corporate reorganisations. He is also an experienced litigator.

His service is excellent, he knows the law back to front. He worked in the labour inspectorate, so he has the wider picture.

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Eduardo Peñacoba
3
Eduardo Peñacoba
3
Band 3
Eduardo Peñacoba is a trusted adviser due to his expertise across a broad spectrum of employment law. He assists with labour matters arising from corporate transactions, including contentious cases.

Eduardo is a great adviser on complex employment issues and has excellent negotiation skills.

Eduardo is an outstanding professional, truly dedicated to legal advice with great experience and interpersonal skills.

Eduardo is a reliable professional with extensive knowledge of the labour field.

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Carmen Torres
5
Carmen Torres
5
Band 5
Carmen Torres assists with a variety of employment issues, including transactional support and misconduct at work cases.

She is completely dedicated, replies quickly and is very decisive.

Carmen delivers an exquisite service. She shows no weakness or hesitation when addressing complex or sensitive matters, and follows up beyond expectations.

Carmen adapts really well to the way we work, which is of incalculable added value. She is very reliable, knows our history and has a great commercial point of view.

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Jesús Gimeno
5
Jesús Gimeno
5
Band 5
Jesús Gimeno advises on a range of labour law mandates throughout Spain, covering contentious and non-contentious matters.

Jesús is always attentive to our needs and responds to our requests in a timely manner.

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Álvaro Zaldívar
Álvaro Zaldívar
Associates to watch

Álvaro Zaldívar is an associate-to-watch who assists with the labour aspects of transactional work as well as investigations.

Álvaro is an excellent lawyer - practical, decisive and with very good client service.

He is fantastic in difficult cases.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Employment: Elite
Juan Calvente
2
Juan Calvente
2
Band 2
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Eduardo Peñacoba
3
Eduardo Peñacoba
3
Band 3
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Carmen Torres
5
Carmen Torres
5
Band 5
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Jesús Gimeno
5
Jesús Gimeno
5
Band 5
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Álvaro Zaldívar
Álvaro Zaldívar
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