Beccar Varela covers all aspects of labour law and advises local and foreign clients on labour litigation, collective bargaining, dismissals, mass layoffs and migration, as well as employment contract drafting, compensation plans, disciplinary matters and labour due diligence in M&A processes. In addition, the team works together with the firm’s white-collar crime and compliance departments to handle investigations in cases of potential employee misconduct. The practice is co-led by the well-reviewed Álvaro Galli, who covers social security, compensation, expatriate regimes and senior recruitment and dismissals, and María Eduarda Noceti, who was raised to the partnership at the end of 2023.
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‘A well-rounded team that is open-minded and comfortable taking an interdisciplinary approach to meet client needs.’
‘Lawyers who are experts in their subject, very practical and strongly aligned with the client's values. Álvaro Galli's expertise, availability and personal values stand out.’
‘The team has excellent negotiation skills and very strong technical knowledge.’
‘Álvaro Galli takes the time to explain the situation and options in detail. As a client I had the perception that they were offering me all the options and advising me to make my best decision.'
‘The team is exceptional, well versed in labour law and prepared on all aspects of my case. The rules and costs were clear from day one and needed no additional discussion. All calls were answered within the hour for simple matters, or scheduled for further discussion within 24 hours.’
‘Álvaro Galli and María Noceti were very well versed in all aspects of my case. They were available at all times, spoke English to perfection, and had the necessary contacts abroad to cover the foreign aspects of the case that arose.'
Key clients
- Grupo Lantero
- The Walt Disney Company
- Credit Suisse
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Citibank
- American Airlines
- Sky Airlines
- APR Energy
- Kensing
- Plaza Logistica
Work highlights
Advised Spanish company Grupo Lantero on the labour aspects of the plant closure of its subsidiary, Emsur.
Assisted the Walt Disney Company with the dismissal of 148 staff members in Argentina.
Advised Credit Suisse on employment issues relating to the closure of its local Buenos Aires office.
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Practice head
Álvaro Galli, María Eduarda Noceti