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Labour & Employment | Latin America

Puerto Rico

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. O'Neill & Borges LLC
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    O'Neill & Borges LLC
    Labour & Employment
    2026 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
    O'Neill & Borges has a highly specialised labour and employment practice and is regularly sought out to advise on collective bargaining agreements, employee benefits and worker compensation claims in Puerto Rico. The team handles contentious labour cases concerning unfair dismissal and discrimination and complaints. The firm services a premier client roster spanning the food and beverage, telecommunications and hospitality industries.
  2. McConnell Valdés LLC
    Labour & Employment
    2026 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Ferraiuoli LLC
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    Ferraiuoli LLC
    Labour & Employment
    2026 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked

    Ferraiuoli houses an established team handling the full spectrum of labour and employment mandates in Puerto Rico. The department boasts expertise in providing advice on labour audits, immigration issues and conducting internal investigations. The team regularly represents clients in labour litigation proceedings, including wage and hour claims, unfair dismissal and discrimination disputes. The firm acts for an impressive roster of clients hailing from the manufacturing, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

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    Jackson Lewis P.C.
    Labour & Employment
    2026 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked

    Jackson Lewis is an esteemed firm noted in the Puerto Rican market for assisting clients from the retail, technology and hospitality industries with employment litigation proceedings. The team handles a range of disputes, including those relating to sexual harassment, discrimination, unfair dismissal and wages.

  3. Schuster LLC
    Labour & Employment
    2026 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. ECIJA SBGB
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    ECIJA SBGB
    Labour & Employment
    2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    ECIJA SBGB's labour and employment practice boasts extensive experience representing clients in unfair dismissal and discrimination claims in Puerto Rico. The department is also well placed to assist with the reduction of workforces, immigration proceedings and the revision of internal policies. The firm's high-profile client roster regularly includes household names from the food and beverage, logistics and pharmaceutical sectors.

  2. Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez LLC
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    Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez LLC
    Labour & Employment
    2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked

    Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez has a growing labour and employment practice in Puerto Rico. The team regularly assists in wrongful termination matters, as well as discrimination cases and collective bargaining agreements. The lawyers are also well versed handling workplace harassment matters.