José Federico Zelada
Latin America Guide 2025
Up and Coming : Labour & Employment
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Up and Coming
About
Provided by José Federico Zelada
Practice Areas
Labour & Employment
Career
Federico is a practice partner at Consortium Legal - Guatemala. He has 16 years of experience in legal advice in the private sector. He specializes in labor matters in the food, pharmacy, retail, restaurants, banking and finance, real estate, and agricultural sectors. He is a specialist in collective labor conflicts, collective bargaining, security and social security, administrative authorities’ requirements in work and social security matters, and in general, in advising companies in labor matters. Federico has participated in important corporate merger and acquisition processes, and collective bargaining in national and multinational company subsidiaries.
During his career, he has worked in regulatory compliance in the banking and financial sector. Currently, in addition to labor practice, he also applies his experience to counsel on requirements related to implementation of regulatory compliance programs.
Professional Memberships
College of Lawyers and Notaries of Guatemala
Languages Spoken
Spanish, English
Chambers Review
Latin America
Up-and-coming partnerJosé Federico Zeladareceives notable market recognition for his adept handling of union matters and site closures as well as advice on labour lawsuits.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"José Federico Zelada makes Labour law seem so simple. He provides very accurate assistance and feedback."
"José Federico Zelada makes Labour law seem so simple. He provides very accurate assistance and feedback."