
Santiago Pérez del Castillo
About
Provided by Santiago Pérez del Castillo
Practice Areas
His practice includes intense activity in labour consultancy, and day-to-day counseling to both national and international financial, agricultural, and industry and service companies, focusing on labour and social security law (conflict prevention, collective bargaining and litigation), in which he has wide experience and knowledge.
Career
Founding partner of Pérez del Castillo y Asociados.
Former Minister of Labour and Social Security of Uruguay between November of 2002 and March 2005.
Former Secretary of State of Labour and Social Security of Uruguay (2002-2005).
Representative of the Government Body of Directors at the International Labor Office.
Rector of the University of Montevideo (2009-2015).
Founder of IEEM (Business Studies Institute of Montevideo).
Consultant of the Inter-American Development Bank in cooperation projects with the processes of regional integration and harmonization of standards for free movement within Mercosur.
Professional Memberships
Uruguayan Bar Association.
Institute of Business Studies of Montevideo.
Latin American Institute of Labour and Social Security.
Founding member of the Uruguayan Association of Labour Law and Social Security.
Publications
Author of “Practical Handbook of Labour Norms” (13th ed.), “Right to Strike” and more than 100 papers on Labour Law, labour market, social security and industrial relations in Uruguayan and foreign magazines.
Chambers Review
Latin America
Seasoned practitioner Santiago Pérez del Castillo continues to be held in the highest esteem by the Uruguayan market for his longstanding career in the labour and employment field.
Contributions
1 Contribution provided by Pérez del Castillo & Asociados
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | Uruguay
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | Uruguay
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Santiago Pérez del Castillo has an excellent academic background, and transmits tranquillity to his clients when they are facing difficult situations."
"Santiago Pérez del Castillo has an excellent academic background, and transmits tranquillity to his clients when they are facing difficult situations."
Articles, highlights and press releases
4 items provided by Pérez del Castillo & Asociados
Current Challenges in Labour Relations Conference
The partner of the Firm Santiago Pérez del Castillo participated in the discussion panel which addressed the current challenges in the labour relations.
Press releases regarding General Labour Law, Social Security and Labour Relations Matters
Due to the expertise of the Firm in these areas of practice, the most important Uruguayan newspapers and TV and radio broadcasters frequently required the partners and professionals of the Firm legal opinion on labour, social security and labour relations matters.
International Debate Over Labour Reforms in Latin America
The partner of the Firm Santiago Pérez del Castillo was a speaker in an international conference regarding labour reforms in Latin America. The convention was attended by labour law and labour relations experts of Uruguay and the region.
Negotiation and Labour Prevention Conference
The partner of the Firm Santiago Pérez del Castillo participated as a speaker in a conference given jointly with the Minister of Labour and Social Security regarding mechanisms of conflict prevention. The conference took place in the University of Montevideo.
Current Challenges in Labour Relations Conference
The partner of the Firm Santiago Pérez del Castillo participated in the discussion panel which addressed the current challenges in the labour relations.
Press releases regarding General Labour Law, Social Security and Labour Relations Matters
Due to the expertise of the Firm in these areas of practice, the most important Uruguayan newspapers and TV and radio broadcasters frequently required the partners and professionals of the Firm legal opinion on labour, social security and labour relations matters.
International Debate Over Labour Reforms in Latin America
The partner of the Firm Santiago Pérez del Castillo was a speaker in an international conference regarding labour reforms in Latin America. The convention was attended by labour law and labour relations experts of Uruguay and the region.
Negotiation and Labour Prevention Conference
The partner of the Firm Santiago Pérez del Castillo participated as a speaker in a conference given jointly with the Minister of Labour and Social Security regarding mechanisms of conflict prevention. The conference took place in the University of Montevideo.
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