Consortium Legal predominantly advises large employers, including major clients in the banking, tourism, hospitality, transport, tech and food and beverages sectors. The team assists with labour due diligence in relation to M&A transactions, as well as providing day-to-day support with disciplinary actions, compensation packages, work schedules and compliance, and handling administrative and judicial disputes concerning miscalculated severance payments, unfair dismissals, workplace discrimination and other issues. Immigration and occupational health and safety are additional areas of expertise. Osvaldo Madriz, whose broad practice takes in both contentious and non-contentious matters, heads the team. Senior associate Gerardo Delgado, a specialist in labour litigation, and associate José Andrés Gutiérrez, who frequently assists with immigration issues, are also noted.
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‘The Consortium team is a very good business partner. We receive immediate support and collaboration from Osvaldo Madriz.’
‘The team stands out for its immediate responses and fair costs.’
Key clients
- Hotelera Bonanza
- Banco Improsa
- Incesa Industria Costarricense
- Componentes El Orbe
- Holcim Costa Rica
- Ananas Export Company (Fyffes)
- Pet's Market
- Cementos Progreso Costa Rica
- Grupo Pampa CRC
- Banco Davivienda (Costa Rica)
- Occidental Smeralda
- Job Solutions
Work highlights
Representing Marina Punta Piedra Amarrilla, in 23 labour complaints filed by workers claiming entitlement to unpaid tips.
Representing TransUnion Costa Rica in a labor dispute filed by a former executive, who alleges improper severance calculations and discriminatory dismissal following the company’s integration with Neustar.
Representing Bosques de Zurquí in a labour dispute filed by a former employee alleging unjust dismissal and miscalculated severance payments.
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Osvaldo Madriz