‘Always very up to date on labour matters’, Allende & Cía's labour law group represents employers across a broad range of labour, social security and occupational health matters. The practice’s sector expertise covers the mining, agriculture, science, aviation, construction and services sectors; and its workload covers terms and conditions of employment, handling dismissal claims, contract termination processes, collective bargaining, strikes, lockouts and unfair labour practices. Practice head and labour law and dispute resolution specialist, Andrés Garrido, is ’always present and his results are extraordinary’. Matías Poblete is the associate to note.
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‘Good price-quality ratio.’
‘A very agile team when meeting company requirements.’
‘They are always very up to date on labour matters and their recommendations are clear and precise. Partner Andrés Garrido stands out.’
‘Andrés Garrido is always present and his results are extraordinary.’
‘Andrés Garrido's involvement, the depth of his knowledge, his good treatment of all collaborators, and his good disposition make him stand out.’
‘Andrés Garrido always takes direct charge of what clients ask him for. Direct and very professional attention.’
‘Andrés Garrido knows each case in detail. In addition, he is always available to help.’
‘Being able to quickly send a WhatsApp or a phone call with direct access to Andrés Garrido gives enormous peace of mind. The recommendations are solid and the results of trials with unions and others are successful. Andrés also knows how to temper expectations with reality.’
Key clients
- Anglo American Sur
- Anglo American Chile
- Federal Express Chile
- Constructora Casablanca
- Ingeniería y Construcción Casablanca
- Philips Chilena
- Associated Universities
- Air Canada
- Renner Coatings
- Trane de Chile
Work highlights
Defended Anglo American Sur against an occupational disease-related claim for damages by a former worker.
Defended ASICS against a claim by an ex-country manager and director of distribution for Latin America for alleged violation of fundamental rights.
Defended Fundación Las Rosas against a claim by a former worker, further to an accident suffered while transporting supplies during her working day.
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Practice head
Andrés Garrido