Leveraging the firm’s regional platform, the labour practice at Mayora & Mayora, S.C. is well placed to provide major multinational companies with employment advice across Central America, and is also highlighted for its strength in assisting international clients with the labour law aspects of establishing and expanding their operations in Guatemala. The team advises on a broad range of labour matters, including employment contracts, internal policies, workforce restructurings, labour due diligence and occupational health and safety and immigration issues, with additional strengths in labour disputes and collective bargaining mandates. At the head of the practice, Rafael Briz and Suzel Obiols have longstanding experience in labour and immigration matters, and Obiols is also well regarded for her occupational health and safety expertise. Associate Juan Pablo Gramajo is also noted.
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Key clients
- Remote
- Athena Labs
- Palmas Del Ixcan
- DSM-Firmenich / DSM Nutritions Products
- Elevadores Otis of Mexico and Central America
- IFX - Emerging Networks Guatemala
- Sampol
- Crowley Latin America Services
- Marriott
- Wurmser, Ogilvy & Mather Publicidad
- Asserta Centroamérica Medición De Mercados/Iqvia
- World Wildlife Foundation
Work highlights
Providing Remote with comprehensive support in all labour and employment matters in Guatemala, including the initial set-up of its local operations.
Advising Athena Labs on all aspects of labour and employment law in Guatemala, including the successful establishment of its local operations.
Advised Palmas del Ixcan on comprehensive labour due diligence across its farms and entire operations.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Rafael Briz; Suzel Obiols