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Labour & Employment | Latin America

Guatemala

Covers both contentious and non-contentious employment matters relating to day-to-day business issues as well as mergers and takeovers. Employment litigation related to sex, race and age discrimination is considered relevant as are class action suits, and the avoidance of class action certification. This section also covers workforce redundancies and employment issues related to the merger of two companies. Lawyers also advise on the writing of policy handbooks and HR training for major corporates. Law firms can represent companies or individuals.

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Band 1
  1. Arias
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    Arias
    Labour & Employment
    2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    Arias fields an outstanding practice handling an extensive array of labour and employment matters in Guatemala. The firm can point to significant expertise in both contentious and non-contentious mandates. The legal team boasts a distinguished client roster comprising key regional and international firms, particularly across the telecommunications and retail industries. Arias is regularly sought out for its experience in labour due diligence, as well as individual and collective dismissals, and is also active in litigation arising in relation to issues such as sexual harassment.
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Band 2
  1. Alta QIL+4 ABOGADOS
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    Alta QIL+4 ABOGADOS
    Labour & Employment
    2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Alta QIL+4 ABOGADOS is a dynamic firm with a solid labour department that is often sought out for its notable experience in employee terminations and collective bargaining issues. The team also has further expertise in litigation involving accusations of wrongful dismissals. The firm handles labour mandates for Guatemalan and international clients in the pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries.
  2. Consortium Legal
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    Consortium Legal
    Labour & Employment
    2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Consortium Legal has a respected labour department with a solid regional presence in Central America. The firm routinely acts as counsel to multinational corporations from the retail, food and beverage, and banking sectors on a broad range of labour issues in Guatemala. The legal team is particularly active in collective bargaining, and has additional involvement in lawsuits relating to terminations and obtaining work permits for foreign workers. Detektor and Conduent are new client wins for the firm.
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Band 3
  1. Mayora & Mayora, S.C
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    Mayora & Mayora, S.C
    Labour & Employment
    2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Mayora & Mayora is a respected firm that handles an array of labour and employment mandates for Guatemalan and regional clients across the pharmaceutical, technology and retail industries. The legal team has noted experience in employee terminations and related litigation, as well as in obtaining work permits and giving day-to-day advice. RGIS is a recent client win.
  2. BUFELCO
    Labour & Employment
    2024 | Band 3