The six-member labour and employment practice at Garrigues Chile is experienced in hiring, compensation, benefits, human resources-related issues, and M&A-related labour matters (at both local and international levels). The group also assists with collective bargaining processes, interactions with unions, anti-union practices and unfair practices; while in addition to the firm’s growing immigration practice, the team also acts in labour litigation involving dismissals and employee claims. Although covering the full range of labour and employment matters, Bárbara Vera has particularly notable collective labour law expertise. In the associate pool, principal Juan Ignacio Chamorro, senior Ricardo Eckardt and María José Cristi Larraín all specialise in labour law work.
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Testimonials
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‘The Garrigues labour team provides essential support to companies’ legal management, providing ongoing advice on various labor matters, which helps avoid various contingencies.’
‘They diligently handle each case, achieving significant results at the judicial level.’
‘The team is very well-rounded, both at the partner and associate level - their billing proposals are very interesting.’
‘Approachability and practical approach.’
‘Without a doubt, the fact that they provide corporate advice and also litigate cases sets them apart from the competition.’
’Worthy of mention is the work of Bárbara Vera, Ricardo Eckardt and Juan Ignacio Chamorro, who demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the subject matter and how to navigate legal proceedings.’
Key clients
- Gtd Group
- Anglo American Sur
- Compañía Cervecerías Unidas
- Phoenix International Tower
- Adidas
- Teck Resources
- Ocean Spray
- Reale Seguros
- Guacolda Energy
- FEMSA Salud
- Murex Chile Andino Pacifico
- Lockton
Work highlights
Advised Telsur on three collective bargaining processes with its unions.
Advised GL Events on labour and immigration matters for the Pan American and Parapan American Games 2023, successfully managing visa and work permit processes for over 100 individuals.
Advised GTD Manquehue on a collective bargaining process with its union.
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Bárbara Vera