De Marchena & Urcelay Abogados

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Established in April 2023, De Marchena & Urcelay Abogados, which comprises a number of former Munita & Olavarría partners and associates, is already considered ‘one of the best labour law firms in the country’. Highly specialised in labour and employment law, the group (which fields four partners) covers labour advisory work, labour litigation, collective bargaining, trade union matters and immigration. Labour litigator José Luis de Marchena acts for clients from the mining, insurance, education, construction and trade sectors; and Gonzalo Urcelay is an expert in labour litigation, day-to-day corporate labour advice, union relations, and collective negotiations. The next line of partners showcases Josefina Riveaux, who is ’exceptional for her dedication, analytical skills and knowledge’; and Jorge Reyes, who is currently overseeing a portfolio of over 200 ongoing litigation cases.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great availability, response times and commercial sense. They are highly competent professionals who have extensive experience and excellent legal judgement. They maintain high ethical standards and have solid knowledge of labour and legal issues.’

  • ‘Deeply committed to their work, and they provide rapid responses to complex problems. They are highly collaborative, have excellent team relationships, and are trustworthy. One of the best labour law firms in the country.’

Key clients

  • BHP Billiton
  • SAAM

Work highlights

Acted for BHP Biilliton in over 80 labor trials during 2024.