With ‘solid expertise in labour and immigration matters’, Prieto Abogados’ recent experience includes several collective bargaining matters, training sessions on new legislation, work permits and temporary residences for key executives. The eight-strong practice also covers labour litigation, as well as the tax and social security aspects of labour issues. The full-service department is co-led by Christian von Bergen, whose practice encompasses collective bargaining processes, defending labour law claims, and individual and collective labour law; and labour and social security specialist Cristóbal Raby. At counsel level, immigration team leader Valentina Flen advises on collective bargaining processes across the retail, transportation and mining sectors. In the associate pool, Kilian Vargas, Josefa Cussó and Jaime Valenzuela are key members; while Benjamín Rillón and Isabel Mellado are 2024 hires from Mackenna, Cruzat Y Cia. and PMV Abogados, respectively.
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Testimonials
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‘What sets Prieto's team apart is the speed and efficiency of its advice.’
‘Their team has solid expertise in labour and immigration matters.’
‘Ensures that their responses are always optimal, always answering enquiries on the same day they are submitted. Undoubtedly a distinctive and highly significant advantage.’
‘Knowledge of the industry and the topics to be addressed.’
‘Quick and easy access to partners.’
‘Cristóbal Raby is highlighted for his approachability and knowledge of the matters he advises on.’
Key clients
- Sodexo Chile
- SMU
- WSP
- SQM
- Mundo Dreams
- Scala
- DP World
- Ide Tech
- Equinox Los Andes (Nike)
Work highlights
Advising Equinox Los Andes on a collective bargaining with its union.
Acting for Delivery Hero E-Commerce Chile in a trial, which involves a new law that regulates the service agreement between delivery apps and riders.
Acting for SQM in labour trials initiated by the employees of contractors of the company.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Cristóbal Raby; Christian von Bergen