OMG’s labour and employment team advises clients across a variety of sectors, including the asset management, tourism, banking, and food and beverage spaces. The team handles a wide range of matters, from employment litigation and executive removals to labour due diligence in M&A transactions. Luis Pantaleón leads the dispute resolution team, and has notable expertise in contentious labour matters. Esperanza Cabral and Leonel Melo‘s wider practices often include issues surrounding labour and employment law.
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‘The level of knowledge and mastery of labour law, strategies, and guidelines has been exceptional.'
‘What makes the firm's lawyers stand out is their client-centric approach and their ability to offer innovative and personalised legal solutions.'
'The attorneys who make up the labour practice are very proactive in seeking solutions to the various situations faced by clients.'
'Good communicators, clear in their explanations and expectations for the client.'
Key clients
- Kering Group
- Baxter Healthcare
- Iniciativa Empresarial para la Educación Técnica (IEET)
- Funeraria Blandino
- Oxygen Development
- Bon Agroindustrial
- Barna Business School
- Falconbridge Dominicana
- Contact Centers Dominicana
- Agua Planeta Azul
- Consorcio Azucarero de Empresas Industriales (CAEI) (Ingenio Cristóbal Colón)
Work highlights
Representing Kering Group in all labour related matters, including drafting labour contracts, policies, and labour consultation, in the wake of the upcoming operation of the client’s first Yves Saint Laurent store in the Dominican Republic.
Secured a favourable ruling in favour of Baxter Healthcare in a case brought by a former employee seeking severance pay and damages for alleged wrongful dismissal.
Represented Falconbridge Dominicana and an executive in criminal-labour claims arising from client’s financial struggles.
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Luis Pantaleon