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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- ‘Josefina Riveaux and José Luis de Marchena provide a first-class personalised service.’
- ’An exceptional firm for labour law. Its partners have extensive experience in working at the largest labour law firms in Chile. One of the strengths of this practice is their expertise in complex trials and familiarity with the legal world in which these trials unfold. Furthermore, they have a highly judicial approach to the practice of corporate labour law, anticipating court decisions on corporate measures.’
Key clients
- BHP Billiton
- SAAM
Work highlights
Acted for BHP Biilliton in over 80 labor trials during 2024.