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.’
Key clients
- CXC Global
- Dole
- Hacienda Pinilla
- Starbucks
- 3M
- Panduit Corp.
- Avantica-Encora
- Amazon
- doTerra
- GAdventures
- SchoolMint
- DiDi
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