‘Always up to date on regulations’, Aguad Bañados Izquierdo Abogados (ABI Abogados)’ labour practice has notable experience in hiring processes, employment terminations and compensation packages. It also covers preventive advice, dispute resolution, collective bargaining and union relations, as well as subcontracting, due diligence, migration and labour-related administrative and jurisdictional litigation. The three-member team, which has notable industry expertise in the mining, construction, technology, manufacturing and hotel sectors, is led by Eduardo Izquierdo B, an expert in hiring, general labour issues, union relations, immigration, collective bargaining and labour litigation; and the practice of associate Sofía Celis Concha covers employment and union relations, along with immigration, collective bargaining and labour disputes.
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- ‘Efficiency and speedy responses.’
- ’The ABI team is technically sound and professional, and addresses issues comprehensively from a business perspective, always weighing up legal risks and industry best practices.’
- ‘Always up to date on regulations and an excellent response speed, which is a comparative advantage and of value for the client. It is also working on implementing internships with young students, which is a very positive training effort and way of establishing its own unique identity.’
‘The partners are trustworthy, highly professional, and provide quality advice.’
‘They enjoy a good reputation and prestige, which are valuable to clients.’
‘Their billing is appropriate for the service they provide, considering that they deliver personalised attention.’
Key clients
- Unisys Sudamericana Corporation
- Grupo Maestra
- Grupo Barrick
- Accor Chile
- Accor Hotels Chile
- Mattel Chile
- Tetra Pak De Chile Comercial
- Bioparque Buinzoo
- TK Elevadores Chile
- Constructora FG
- Grupo Glam
- Constructora EDC
Work highlights
Acted for Unisys Sudamericana Corporation in a dismissal-related fundamental rights violation lawsuit, which was brought by an ex-employee.
Advised TK Elevadores on the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement.
Acted for Accor Chile in a lawsuit that was brought by an alleged subcontracted worker, who demanded the payment of labour indemnities and benefits.
Practice head
Eduardo Izquierdo Bacarreza