The labour law group at Morales & Besa covers day-to-day business operations, collective bargaining negotiations, labour documentation, employee terminations, and executive employment contracts. The six-member practice is also experienced in labour litigation and immigration law. The team is led by labour and social security law specialist, Valentina Morales, whose ‘experience stands out’. Raised to partner during 2024, Morales’ expertise encompasses collective bargaining, union affairs, labour mediation, and employment recruitment, as well as terminations, labour-related audits, due diligence, immigration law, and labour lawsuits. At senior associate level, Cristian Cornejo assists with hiring and dismissal processes, collective bargaining, immigration, and lawsuits for violation of fundamental rights, unjustified dismissals, work accidents and occupational diseases.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A team that continually strengthens its relationships with clients.’
- ‘Demonstrates levels of availability and promptness that surpass other firms.’
- ‘Excellent team quality.’
- ‘Proven to be the best prepared.’
- ‘A plus is that they become part of their client's strategy - they are able to understand the issues that clients need to address.’
- ‘Valentina Morales combines agility, management and innovation.’
Key clients
- Prime Energía
- Iron Mountain Chile
- Albia
- Atlas Renewable Energy
- Santo Tomás - University, Professional Institute and Technical Training Centre
- Mutual Asesorías
- Ital Frenos
- HE Parts
- PPG
- Banco Internacional
- Constructora Ingevec
- Clínica Meds
Work highlights
Advising Mutual de Seguridad Asesorías on union matters.
Advising Grupo Elis on daily labour matters, including immigration issues.
Advising Constructora Ingevec on daily labour matters, including labour trials and internal investigations.
Lawyers
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Valentina Morales