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Provided by Uría Menéndez

We take an all-encompassing and cohesive approach to employment-related issues, always pursuing the best overall result for our clients’ human capital.

Our specialist lawyers use their comprehensive understanding of business, academic vocation and first-hand experience in the labour and social security authorities to support the human resources departments of large and medium-sized companies in all aspects of employment and social security law:

- Drafting and negotiating employment contracts and senior executive contracts.
- Collective bargaining.
- Redundancy procedures and temporary layoffs and working time reductions, substantial modifications of working conditions and updating of collective bargaining agreements.
- Individual and collective judicial proceedings before all branches of the courts.
- Designing remuneration schemes, pension plans and supplementary benefits.
- Acceptable-use policies for digital devices, video surveillance and “digital disconnection” policies.
- Codes of conduct and investigations into psychological, sexual and gender-based harassment.
- Occupational hazards prevention.

We also advise on employment issues that arise in the context of mergers, acquisitions, transfers of undertakings and outsourcing.

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Employment: Elite - Spain

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What the Team is Known For

Across its various offices in Spain, Uría Menéndez houses a highly reputed employment practice. Prominent domestic and international corporates from the transport, banking and public sectors seek the law firm's advice on collective redundancy procedures, bargaining agreements and workforce restructurings. The team is additionally well equipped to handle terminations of executives' contracts, often involving court and out-of-court negotiations. Litigation in front of the nation's highest courts also falls within Uría Menéndez's expertise. Clients likewise benefit from the law firm's extensive experience in handling labour inspectorate investigations and infringement proceedings that often deal with complex questions as to the employment status of workers. Another strength is in employment law questions pertaining to M&A transactions.

Work Highlights

  • Uría Menéndez advised Inditex on a Supreme Court appeal concerning the validity of using CCTV images captured by workplace cameras as evidence for imposing disciplinary sanctions on employees.

Strengths

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Uría Menéndez is pragmatic, without neglecting technical rigour and has a personal approach which instils great confidence in the client.

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They are exceptionally well-organized and supportive, always responding promptly. Their business-oriented approach is balanced with a strong commitment to legal standards and requirements.

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Professionally speaking, they are impeccable, quick to respond, highly analytical and polished. I couldn't ask for better advisers.

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They go beyond simply resolving queries but they anticipate potential legal, operational and strategic implications, even in aspects that may seem irrelevant at first glance.

Employment: Elite respondent
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Uría Menéndez always makes you feel like you are the only client; it is available and gives quick responses. I learn a lot from the team.

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Notable Practitioners

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Mario Barros
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Mario Barros
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Top practitioner Mario Barros is widely appreciated for his strength in sophisticated employment matters, handling collective claims brought by trade unions, redundancies and collective bargaining agreements. He also acts in front of the highest courts on dismissal cases.

He is a solid lawyer with a lot of experience and capable of solving complex issues.

Mario is always available and offers absolute dedication.

Mario is a spectacular lawyer and it is an honour to be ranked alongside him.

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Raúl Boo Vicente
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Raúl Boo Vicente
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Raúl Boo Vicente assists clients with collective dismissals and redundancy proceedings, as well as with the employment issues arising out of M&A transactions.

Raúl creates an environment of trust with his clients. His pragmatism and technical skills make working with him a very comfortable and rewarding experience.

Raúl offers an outstanding level of professionalism and commitment, guaranteeing impeccable work every time.

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Daniel Cerrutti
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Up and Coming

Daniel Cerrutti garners recognition for his experience in workforce restructurings, collective negotiations, corporate and executive incentive schemes, as well as other key employment matters. He has additional expertise advising clients on the employment aspects of M&A transactions.

Daniel is a highly experienced lawyer with extensive theoretical and practical knowledge. He calmly guides you through legal challenges, inspiring trust and providing a sense of security.

Daniel creates an environment of trust with his clients that is optimal for a good client-attorney relationship. His pragmatism and technical skills make working with him a very comfortable and rewarding experience.

Daniel is always available and responds quickly to the topics we collaborate on.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Uría Menéndez

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Employment: Elite
Mario Barros
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Mario Barros
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Raúl Boo Vicente
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Raúl Boo Vicente
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Daniel Cerrutti
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Up and Coming
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Members

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Jorge Gorostegui

Raúl Boo