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.
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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.'
- 'The employment law team at Mitrani Caballero & Ruiz Moreno stands out for its deep knowledge and experience in the field. They act as in-house experts to support business units and ensure consistent and well-founded legal recommendations.'
- 'They are effective in achieving complex objectives and have a high level of knowledge. The team is also known for the availability of personnel to provide immediate assistance.'
- 'The labour law practice at Mitrani Caballero is known for its highly experienced team, which provides exceptional advice on labour relations and has unique skills to effectively handle both individual and collective labour conflicts. The team also has the ability to anticipate problems, ensuring clients stay ahead of potential legal risks.'
- 'The lawyers at the Mitrani Caballero & Ruiz Moreno firm have vast experience and professionalism that has exceeded our expectations. They are always willing to collaborate and find a solution to the problems presented.'
- 'What sets this practice apart is my collaborator’s patience, unwavering availability, and collaborative approach—qualities that are invaluable when navigating complex legal matters. One of the key strengths of this practice is its client-centred approach.'
- '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.'
- 'They perfectly understand the client’s situation in each case. After several years of working together on different issues, I notice a solid team with a high level of experience, which makes a difference compared to other firms.'
- 'They have an excellent knowledge of the rules and the industry. They particularly stand out for their ability to make practical recommendations that help solve concrete problems, instead of providing long theoretical memos.'
- 'Jorge Pico, Rita Payarola, Ana Clara Gomez Casadei, and Andrea Schiavone stand out as the ideal balance between technical knowledge and practical judgment. This ability puts them a step above the rest and is the reason why one always returns to them.'
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
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.
Advised América Movil (Claro) on a series of complex judicial processes involving union representation, and the scope of application of collective labour agreements.
Provided cross-border legal advice to Tenaris Group in over 50 countries, handling a wide range of complex matters.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Julio Caballero; Jorge Pico
Other key lawyers
Ana Clara Gómez Casadei; Felicitas de Achával; Rita Payarola; Lorenzo Gnecco