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María Durán

María Durán

Latin America 2027

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About

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Latin America

Practice Areas

She provides permanent advice on labour issues to major employers in Uruguay, in the hotel industry, chemical industry and forestry industry, among others. She is constantly involved in the defence of labour lawsuits. Moreover, she actively participates in collective negotiation and in the prevention and settlement of individual conflicts. Deeply involved with Human Resources Department of Firm’s clients through advice, up-date of new regulations and seminars in relevant labour issues. She participates in labour aspects involved in due diligence and business start-ups.

Career

Academy for American and International Law, The Center for American and International Law, Plano, Texas, USA; Doctor in Law and Social Sciences, Universidad de la Republica, Uruguay

Professional Memberships

-Uruguayan Bar Association

-Academy of American and International Law Alumni Association

Publications

-Co-author of the Chapter of Uruguay of Transnational Litigation: A Practitioner’s Guide.

-Contributor of Doing Business Report of the World Bank and the World Justice Project of the WJP Rule of Law Index.

Personal

-Honorary Assistant Professor, Private International Law, Civil Law. Universidad de la República, Uruguay

-Speaker in the conference “Maternity protection in labour relations”, organized by the National Chamber of Trade and services”

-Speaker at the seminar “Meet the Experts”, organized by the Employment Law Alliance

Chambers Review

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Chambers Latin America

Labour & Employment - Uruguay

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Individual Editorial

Associate-to-watch María Durán continues to enjoy client praise for her adept handling of labour and employment matters in Uruguay.

Strengths

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  • María Durán demonstrates a thorough understanding of Uruguayan labour law and the contentious proceedings within her field of practice. She inspires confidence and provides clients with a strong sense of security and support throughout the process.

    Labour & EmploymentChambers Latin America

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