Leveraging its global network, CMS Carey & Allende’s Santiago office works with colleagues across Europe, Asia and Latin America on cross-border restructurings and the post-acquisition integration of global workforces. The team also covers large-scale redundancy processes, litigation and internal investigations. Julio Frías specialises in litigation, collective bargaining and the employment aspects of large-scale transactions; while the experience of director Constanza Yáñez includes M&A-related labour issues. Associate Pedro Ascorra completes the department.
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Testimonials
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- A team of highly professional and experienced professionals. Their work style adapts to our needs, and they offer a friendly and approachable service. They deliver outstanding performance in completing assigned tasks and demonstrate prudent proactivity.
- Julio Frías is a very responsible, direct, proactive, and dedicated professional. He inspires confidence and trust.
- A team of professionals who are knowledgeable in their field, approachable and available via email, calls and WhatsApp.
Key clients
- Accenture
- Adecco RRHH
- American Tower
- Arval-Relsa
- Ausenco
- Banco Bice
- Besalco Construcciones
- Besalco Maquinarias
- BK Servicios Financieros
- Depósito Central de Valores
- Estee Lauder Companies
- Geoprospec
Work highlights
Acted for Besalco Construcciones in labour litigation, arising from an illegal strike and fraudulent collective bargaining attempts during the expansion of Santiago’s subway system.
Advised HDI Seguros on the employment aspects of its merger with Liberty Seguros, including workforce integration, redundancy processes, union relations, and harmonisation of compensation and benefits.
Advised Transbank on a large-scale redundancy process, affecting 120 employees across multiple business lines.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Julio Frías