Labour & Employment | Latin America

BDS Asesores possesses a stellar practice group that commands a leading reputation in the Costa Rican labour and employment arena. The boutique regularly advises clients on individual and administrative disputes, including alleged union discrimination, unpaid overtime and harassment claims. The law firm's strong bench is highly experienced in the restructuring of labour operations, as well as in advising on the employment aspects of M&A transactions. BDS Asesores has gained further recognition for its activity on internal labour audits and terminations, and acts for notable names from the technology, manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors.

Dentons Central America boasts a strong labour and employment department. The respected international firm offers expertise spanning a wide array of matters in this area, including the drafting of employee contracts, terminations and collective bargaining. The legal team is also adept at representing clients in labour litigation proceedings, as well as advising on immigration issues. The department's client roster includes Costa Rican and international clients, with Better Collective and Splunk being recent additions to the list.

BG&A Abogados Corporativos joins the rankings this year following the recognition of its skilled labour and employment practice group. The department boasts expertise assisting clients with a range of labour mandates, including day-to-day advisory, development of internal labour policies in compliance with local regulations and training of personnel in labour and harassment matters. The team enjoys further capabilities advising on preventive strategies and investigations related to employment disputes, particularly regarding misconduct and sexual harassment complaints.

Consortium Legal is a renowned firm that has a regional outreach and enjoys a solid reputation in the Costa Rican labour and employment arena. The team offers expertise in representing clients in labour litigation and alternative dispute resolution. The firm is also adept at handling issues arising from corporate transactions, including terminations, bonus schemes and the migration of labour contracts from one employer to another.

Facio & Cañas is valued for its experience in labour and employment matters in Costa Rica. The respected full-service firm has noteworthy experience in a wide range of employment mandates, including terminations, discrimination claims and the recognition of labour rights. The team's client roster comprises names from several industries, including sport, food and beverages, and healthcare. Wind River Systems Costa Rica and JG Ingenieros Asociados are the firm's new client wins.

Lang & Asociados demonstrates skills dealing with labour contracts, including matters such as terminations, negotiations and immigration mandates. The firm can also act on dispute resolution cases and advise on setting up labour policies for corporations. The team is familiar with Costa Rican and international clients, particularly those companies active in the country benefiting from the Free Trade Zone regime. New additions to its client portfolio include Net2phone, ITJ and ZimVie.