Carey’s lawyers ‘possess cross-border experience and expertise unmatched by any other firm in the Chilean market’. Recent engagements include major litigation, strategic collective bargaining, international restructurings, and regulatory compliance. The full-service practice is co-led by Óscar Aitken, a veteran adviser to multinational corporations on high-stakes employment and labour matters; Francisca Corti, who is regularly mandated to assist with cross-border matters; and Francisco Arce, who is widely lauded for his prowess in employment litigation and collective negotiations. The next line of experienced practitioners comprises counsel Valentina Kuscevic, who specialises in cross-border corporate restructurings and global mobility issues. At associate level, senior Paulina García, along with Gonzalo Herreros, Cristóbal Balic and Marcela Tapia are the names to note.
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- Carey's Labor and Employment team provides very qualified work, always promptly responding with accuracy and in a very direct way.
- Francisco Arce and Franco Aguirre have a business mindset, always proposing alternatives and not only providing cold legal assessments.
- Professionalism. Business Acumen. Response Times. In-Depth Analysis. Partnership.
- Professionalism. Business Acumen. Response Times. In-Depth Analysis. Partnership.
- Experience in labour matters and the ability to understand different scenarios and support clients when in resolving complex situations.
- Carey's labour team stands out for its excellence in legal and labour criteria to address complex business closure processes.
- Carey's labour and immigration Law practice is unique in Chile. They provide clients with comprehensive advice on all aspects of labour law, and possess cross-border experience and expertise unmatched by any other firm in the Chilean market. They participate in the major M&A transactions in Chile, making Carey a one-stop shop for these operations. Their in-depth knowledge of the Chilean regulatory framework, coupled with their extensive international experience, is a highly valuable asset for multinational companies, which require adapting many global policies to local operations. Carey's guidance facilitates this adaptation, allowing clients to strike a proper balance between compliance with Chilean regulations and global corporate guidelines. They also have a robust in-house research practice with extensive experience in complex cases. With recent changes in the Chilean legal market, certain investigations must be outsourced to external consultants. Given the relatively new legislation, many practical questions arise for employers. In this context, Carey stands out for its ability to deliver clear and timely solutions, providing its clients with a high degree of peace of mind regarding regulatory compliance and the proper execution of their processes. Another distinguishing element is its immigration practice, which is not found in other firms. Carey not only handles the administrative aspects of visa processing but also incorporates solid experience in global mobility. This is a key differentiating factor when selecting a partner for companies with international assignments. Finally, the team's structure and size are worth highlighting. The practice ensures an excellent distribution of resources and allows several client issues to be addressed in parallel, with excellent results in terms of the deliverables received.
Key clients
- Accenture
- Bakelite Resinas
- Bristol-Myers Squibb de Chile
- Marubeni Holding
- Merck
- BHP
- American Airlines
- The Pokemon Company International
- Semillas KWS
- Genesys Cloud Services
Work highlights
Advised an international consultant on a successful collective bargaining process and extended strike, which was initiated by a union.
Advising Bakelite Resinas on various daily employment and labour matters.
Advising Bristol-Myers Squibb de Chile on labour and employment issues.
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Practice head
Oscar Aitken; Francisca Corti; Francisco Arce