The ‘highly-experienced’ team at CMS Carey & Allende has ’solid and in-depth knowledge of labour laws’. The six-member employment and pensions department handles day-to-day labour compliance work, union matters, health and safety issues, and remuneration and compensation structuring. The group also assists with litigation, international employees’ visa and immigration requirements, and corporate deal-related social security issues. Other notable areas include redundancy programmes and senior executive terminations. Promoted from senior associate to partner in April 2024, ‘excellent lawyer’ and practice leader Julio Frías maintains a broad employment law practice; while recently-raised director Constanza Yáñez assists with labour lawsuits, employment terminations, collective bargaining, labour compliance audits, and labour due diligence. Former senior associate Felipe Palma left the firm in July 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘Relationships and understanding of clients - timely responses (they act as if they are in-house. The CMS team provides a unique and personalised service.’
’They are approachable lawyers who provide peace of mind and security through their advice, which makes them stand out from the crowd.’
‘A highly-experienced team with solid and in-depth knowledge of labour laws, new case law, and new administrative criteria.’
‘Their responses and advice are always clear, relevant and precise. Compared to other firms, they have in-depth knowledge of companies’ business.’
‘Julio Frías - the immediacy of his attention, theoretical and practical knowledge of the matters entrusted to him, and willingness to take action.’
‘Julio Frias is an excellent lawyer who is extremely knowledgeable about labour laws. Great leadership and management skills.’
‘Julio Frias is a great partner, and always present and active. He is also a cordial and kind person, who is always respectful in his interactions. He has a deep understanding of clients’ business and is always available to meet clients’ needs.’
‘Constanza Yañez is an excellent lawyer - very prepared, cordial and attentive. She is always available to address clients’ needs and clear when conveying messages.’
Key clients
- Accenture
- Adecco RRHH
- American Tower
- Arval-Relsa
- Bata Brands
- Banco Bice
- Besalco Construcciones
- Besalco Maquinarias
- Besalco Montajes
- BK Servicios Financieros
- Kantar Group
- Estée Lauder Companies
- Geoprospec
- GS1
- HDI Seguros
- On Net Fibra
- Procesadora y Comercializadora de Minerales y Granos Industriales Migrin
- Sociedad Punta de Lobos
- Transbank
- TYPSA
Work highlights
Advising Banco Bice on a range of employment issues, such as the harmonisation of employment conditions, and remuneration for employees from companies that the bank recently acquired.
Advising Estée Lauder on a collective bargaining procedure held with its union.
Advising Muelle Melbourne on an illegal strike by over 100 employees, and a subsequent fraudulent collective bargaining process by a previously unknown union.
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Julio Frías