‘Deeply knowledgeable about the subjects they handle’, the members of Barros & Errázuriz's 11-strong team are experienced in day-to-day labour advisory issues, reorganisations, employment terminations, collective bargaining, litigation, workplace harassment and the employment aspects of M&A transactions. The full-service employment and immigration group is led by Juan Cristóbal Iturrate, a specialist in day-to-day labour law matters and collective bargaining processes; while María Fernanda Espinosa predominantly advises international clients on M&A-related labour issues, immigration, and internal investigations into workplace harassment. At senior associate level, Pavel Alvarez acts in employment trials and manufacturing industry-related collective bargaining processes; and Francisca Rojas' workload ranges from M&A transactions, ongoing labour advisory work, and hiring and termination processes, to labour compliance and compensation structures.
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Testimonials
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‘High-level technical skills and availability.’
‘The firm's lawyers are deeply knowledgeable about the subjects they handle, and in some cases, they even teach explanatory seminars on new laws. The team's lawyers respond quickly to questions, always providing the latest interpretations from the Labour Directorate and labour courts.’
‘They not only guide companies in mitigating occupational risks, they also advise on human perspectives.’
- ‘Offers practical proposals while considering the real risk to the employer.’
- ‘Clients have a fluid relationship with the lawyers, especially in labour matters, and a very clear and precise billing process.’
‘María Fernanda Espinosa - availability, technical ability and flexibility.’
‘Clients particularly highlight the work of María Fernanda Espinosa.’
‘Francisca Rojas - availability and technical capabilities.’
Key clients
- DirecTV
- DiDi
- Bayer Monsanto
- Delta Airlines
- Conexión Kimal – Lo Aguirre
- Territoria
- EBCO
- Coca Cola Embonor
- Makita
- Pepperstone Group
- Ebury Partner
- Colbún
- Cristalerias de Chile
- Credicorp
- Adama
Work highlights
Defended a Credicorp employee against a dismissal-related claim for violation of fundamental rights.
Assisted Colbún with the labour, employment and social security aspects of the due diligence and acquisition process for two windmill parks.
Assisted Evertec Chile with a violation of fundamental rights claim, which concerned the dismissal of a former senior executive.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Pavel Alvarez
Francisca Rojas
Practice head
Juan Cristóbal Iturrate; María Fernanda Espinosa