Benefitting from its strong global network and ‘extensive experience in labour and employment matters’, Dentons is well positioned to advise international clients on an array of issues in Costa Rica and Central America. Most notably, the firm’s recent caseload demonstrates its expertise in labour issues relating to the setting up and downsizing of operations in the country, from compliance with local regulations to workforce restructurings. The team also handles labour litigation, particularly in relation to severance payments and wrongful dismissals. The ’extraordinary’ Anna Karina Jiménez, who has a wide range of experience in labour and immigration matters, leads the practice. She is ably supported by senior associate Adriana Fernández, who advises on risk prevention, compensation and social security compliance.
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'The people are excellent and professional.’
‘Dentons has extensive experience in labour and employment matters and provides timely solutions to its clients.’
‘Anna Karina Jiménez is extraordinary; she has an inexhaustible work ethic and personally follows up on every case. She is a reliable professional in every aspect.’
- 'Anna Karina Jiménez's knowledge, professionalism and ability to respond promptly makes the difference.'
- 'Extensive experience in the law of Costa Rica.'
- 'They provide a personalised service and are always available. Anna Karina Jiménez particularly stands out.'
- 'For us as a company, the clarity of the responses and their support is of the utmost importance because it generates trust and also efficiency in the sense that it avoids unnecessary clarification emails. On the other hand, when we express an urgent need for a response, we always get it, without sacrificing quality.'
- 'Anna Karina Jiménez undoubtedly gives us a lot of confidence due to her experience, intellectual capacity and sense of urgency. She ensures that her team responds responsibly and in clear language.'
Key clients
- CXC Global
- Dole
- Hacienda Pinilla
- Starbucks
- 3M
- Panduit Corp.
- Avantica-Encora
- Amazon
- doTerra
- GAdventures
- SchoolMint
- DiDi
- Glatfelter (P.H. Glatfelter Co.)
- Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD)
- Omnissa
- SmileDirectClub
- L.L. Bean
- Organon Pharma
- Autodesk Inc
- Fresh Del Monte
Work highlights
Advised a client in the global consulting and IT services industry on workforce restructuring in Costa Rica, including negotiations with special protected employees, preparation of mandatory termination documents, severance package calculations and court-supervised employee settlements.
Advised a client in the cybersecurity industry on workforce restructuring in Costa Rica, including estimating several severance packages and providing labour law advice to the client.
Advised Applied Materials on employment issues relating to starting operations in Costa Rica, including preparing several internal work policies to ensure the client's compliance with local laws and regulations.
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Anna Karina Jiménez