Mitrani Caballero has a well-established labour and employment practice advising both domestic and foreign clients on a wide range of employment and social security matters. The team handles non-contentious work, including cross-border M&A due diligence, expatriations and relocations, business reorganisations, and employee compensation issues, while also focusing on union negotiations, collective bargaining agreements, and representation in administrative and judicial proceedings. Julio Caballero is noted for his experience in managing labour and social security issues in the context of cross-border M&A. He oversees the practice with Jorge Pico, a key contact for clients from the metallurgical, tyre, electrical, and energy sectors seeking assistance with M&A and individual and collective law issues. Other noteworthy practitioners include Ana Clara Gómez Casadei, who stands out for her expertise in international labour law and the oil and gas sector; Felicitas de Achával, whose practice covers expatriations, international assignments and M&A; Rita Payarola, who handles labour claims and union negotiations; and Lorenzo Gnecco. Since publication, counsel Andrea L. Schiavone, who specialises in human-resources management and labour relations, has been raised to the partnership - effective as of January 2026.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team provides us with support for labour negotiations, allowing us to find a solution when negotiating salaries or when it is necessary to disengage a worker, thus avoiding a conflict.'
- 'Felicitas de Achaval is always available to address concerns, ensuring that every client feels heard and supported. Her ability to explain intricate legal concepts in a clear and digestible manner reflects not just expertise but also a genuine commitment to empowering clients.'
Key clients
- Unilever Tenaris Group Chevron Pepsico Holcim Ternium Group Molinos Río de la Plata Givaudan Irkutsk Oil Company Fate Pilkington Automotive Knight / LKM Laboratory Cámara Argentina del Acero Acerbrag Farmagroup Raffo Drugs Laboratories Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires Di Tella University Argentine Business University Sociedad Argentina de Construcción y Desarrollo Estratégico América Móvil Ball Corporation Hexagon AG Siemens IPH Group Tenacta Asociación de Industriales Metalúrgicos de la República Argentina RHI Magnesita Uranium One Holding Ulterra Drilling Technologies Mansfield Mining Fratelli Branca Destilleria Roberto Bosch – Bosch Rexoth Alimentos Granix American Tower Corporation KCA Deutag Fiasa AGCO Argentina OLX Group Packall Provemet Group Mef Group Bluewater Group Beltran Group Cintolo Hermanos Blue Star Group Casa Osle Argentina Excepción Molinos Agro Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Adsur Germany Embassy Chambers of Exporters of the Argentine Republic Novum Energy Piche Resources Kroll Lawn Tennis Club Brenntag
Work highlights
Assisted FATE with a large-scale redundancy process affecting approximately 100 employees, and the implementation of a preventive crisis procedure before the highest labour authority.
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Practice head
Julio Caballero; Jorge Pico
Other key lawyers
Ana Clara Gómez Casadei; Felicitas de Achával; Rita Payarola; Lorenzo Gnecco