Lembeye’s five-member team is led by director Gonzalo Aravena, a labour and employment law specialist hired from PAGBAM Schwencke Chile in April 2025; the practice assists with negotiating individual employment contracts, managing employee dismissals, overseeing HR procedures, managing outsourced service arrangements, and developing internal policies and regulations.
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- What makes this practice unique is the approachability of its team, its strong local practical knowledge, and the clarity with which it conveys information and legal advice. Its ability to explain concepts in an accessible and decision-oriented way is particularly noteworthy.
- What sets the firm's lawyers apart is their strong practical approach and excellent accessibility in their daily interactions. Gonzalo Aravena and his team, in particular, stand out from other competitors for their constant attention to detail, clear communication of each legal matter, and a focus on providing concrete and actionable solutions for their clients.
- Excellent team
- Their main strength is that they combine excellent technical expertise with a practical, business-oriented approach, something clients don't always find. They don't just focus on legal analysis; they seek solutions that are truly effective and applicable. In particular, Gonzalo Aravena stands out for his sound judgement, analytical skills, approachability, and overall perspective. Along with his dedication and quick response times, this makes him a valuable asset.
- What clients highlight most about the team is that they not only have excellent technical skills, but also a comprehensive understanding of business, which makes their advice much more useful in practice. Gonzalo Aravena has a deep grasp of the issues, responds thoughtfully, and provides solutions that go beyond mere theory. Compared to other firms, they stand out because of their commitment, speed of response, and ability to view matters holistically, considering both the legal aspects and the impact on the business.
- The team assisting us is led by Gonzalo Aravena, who has become a true partner to the company and the HR team, and an extension of our own team. I would like to highlight his technical expertise, his sense of urgency, his problem-solving skills, his willingness to help, and his assertiveness in addressing such diverse situations.
Key clients
- Industria Óptica Rodenstock Chile
- AKI KB Bodegas
- Thecné
- Viñedos Veramonte
- WarnerBros Discovery
- GHD
- NSF International
- Motorola
- Pirelli Neumáticos Chile
- Global Logic (Hitachi Group)
- Ongresso
- Empresas Rosselot
Work highlights
Assisted Optica Rodenstock Chile during a collective bargaining process held with one of its unions.
Acted for Viñedos Veramonte during two collective bargaining processes with both of its unions.
Acted for Nutram in a labour law claim filed by a former project manager before the Labour Court of Vallenar.
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Gonzalo Aravena