Bofill Mir Abogados’ full-service labour and employment practice routinely advises corporate clients from the mining, construction, manufacturing, agriculture, education and healthcare sectors. The team consists of specialists in hiring, terminations, compliance, collective bargaining, and conflict prevention; and the firm’s labour litigation department covers anti-union practices, violations of fundamental rights, unjust dismissals, and labour benefits. It additionally assists with the elaboration of policies on risk prevention, sexual harassment, non-discrimination, vehicle use and benefits. The department is co-led by longstanding labour, employment and social security expert, Pablo Gutiérrez; and Luis Alberto Cruchaga, an adviser on recruitment, dismissals, immigration, corporate labour, compliance and M&A-related due diligence. Senior associate Rafael Sandoval is ‘appreciated for his clarity, knowledge and pragmatism’.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
- Profile
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Specialised, excellent advice on all company labour aspects.’
‘Broad and deep knowledge of regulations, doctrine and jurisprudence.’
‘Solid experience in addressing complex situations.’
‘The difference of this firm is that it commits and is part of the solution.’
‘Clients really like the reports they prepare on changes to laws and their applicability. Good availability.’
‘Bofill's labour team is very well prepared for contingencies and legislative changes, marking an important difference with other law firms - always pioneers in launching newsletters on new labour changes and anticipating the implementations that may be required.’
‘Pablo Gutiérrez is an excellent professional who demonstrates his commitment to the client, ensuring that he fully understands the client’s business and thus proposes the best solution.’
‘Rafael Sandoval is appreciated for his clarity, knowledge and pragmatism.’
Key clients
- Ferrostaal Chile
- Enjoy
- Ecolab
- Arrigoni Metalúrgica
- Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
- Zoetis De Chile
- Universidad De Las Américas
- Rio Blanco
- Instituto Hebreo
- Liebherr Chile
Work highlights
- Advising Ferrostaal on labour matters.
- Advising Enjoy on labour matters.
- Advising Ecolab on labour and employment matters.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Pablo Gutiérrez; Luis Alberto Cruchaga