Labour & Employment | Latin America

Baker McKenzie houses a front-running labour and employment practice adept at handling a full range of matters. The department is highly respected for assisting with the labour implications of company shutdowns and force reductions. The firm boasts significant expertise acting on collective bargaining mandates, as well as in administrative and judicial disputes concerning both unionised and non-unionised employees. Its stellar team of practitioners also counsels HR departments on recruitment and terminations, as well as on handbooks and training.

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja has a deep bench of outstanding practitioners who operate a market-leading practice in Argentina, actively assisting clients with matters involving trade unions, such as negotiating collective bargaining agreements, as well as handling collective and individual employment issues. The team offers additional expertise advising on employee migration mandates, as well as offering counsel to companies on their day-to-day employment considerations, including social security.

Marval O'Farrell Mairal boasts a top-tier labour and employment practice group in Buenos Aires that is highly experienced in managing the labour aspects of corporate mergers and acquisitions. Its deep bench of solid practitioners demonstrates a strong track record of assisting premier multinational companies with individual employment conflicts, such as the layoff of senior executives, as well as representing them in administrative and judicial courts. The department's expertise encompasses remuneration and code of conduct policies, in addition to dealing with expatriate staffing issues.

Beccar Varela enjoys a highly active labour department. Its bench of noted practitioners advises on the employment consequences of corporate transactions, including incorporations of new subsidiaries, as well as handling investigations into alleged misconduct, and dismissals. The team routinely reviews internal policies, including compensation plans and health and safety guidelines. The firm boasts a flourishing roster of entertainment, banking and technology clients.

Mitrani Caballero & Ruiz Moreno houses a highly regarded practice known for handling the full spectrum of labour and employment issues. The team boasts extensive experience representing in clients in negotiations with trade unions, collective bargaining matters, strikes and contentious proceedings. The firm continues to serve a strong client base within the metallurgical and manufacturing industries. The firm also handles individual cases, including executive dismissals.

Bomchil offers a noted practice with an appreciated labour and employment offering in Argentina. The team is known for handling collective bargaining negotiations and a range of labour lawsuits. The department also provides counsel on workplace injury, inspections by competent authorities, and employee and outsourcing contracts.

O'Farrell continues to house a noted labour team in Argentina. The Buenos Aires-based team boasts expertise in mass layoffs, including those resulting from the closure or restructuring of business operations. The department offers solid experience in administrative and judicial litigation in collective and individual cases, as well as in collective bargaining negotiations.

Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen possesses a well-known labour and employment team experienced in assisting companies active in the oil and gas, agribusiness and automotive industries with a range of workforce management matters. The team routinely provides counsel on individual disciplinary issues, dismissals and matters before the competent authorities, as well as collective bargaining negotiations and contentious proceedings involving unions.

Tanoira Cassagne Abogados is a key labour and employment outfit adept at handling collective and individual labour matters in Argentina. The team's expertise spans mass and individual layoffs and related litigation proceedings. The department also counsels on internal restructures, policies and compensation plans.

Allende & Brea's active labour team handles a variety of advisory and contentious issues in Argentina. The team frequently deals with dismissals of high-profile executives and other employees, in addition to advising on compensation plans and employment contracts. The department also handles negotiations and litigation involving unions.