BLP is a sought-after adviser to major multinational employers on the full spectrum of labour, social security, occupational health and safety and immigration matters. The team is well versed in conducting labour due diligence of M&A transactions, and is also adept at handling the employment aspects of cross-border investments and global mobility mandates, benefitting from the firm’s strong regional platform. In addition, the group has extensive experience in handling collective bargaining negotiations and union negotiations, while workforce restructurings, disciplinary processes, internal policies and complex termination matters are also among its core areas of expertise. Luis Ruiz leads the team and is recognised for his expertise in strategic labour relations, collective bargaining and executive employment issues. Director Fernando Zelada contributes significant expertise in labour litigation.
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Testimonials
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- I particularly want to highlight the work of Luis Rodríguez, who cares about the needs of his clients, to the point of going out to verify what they need and how he can assist them from a practical and business perspective.
- They are the strongest legal team of firms in Guatemala and Central America. They understand the region, are timely, efficient, and keep their promises.
- Understand the customer and their needs. Act promptly without sacrificing quality.
Key clients
- PepsiCo
- Bimbo
- Ufinet
- Mission Produce
- Saint-Gobain
- Aliaxis
- HSP Group
- HCL
- Microsoft
- MSD
- Mastercard
- Maycom
Work highlights
Providing comprehensive legal counsel to PepsiCo companies across Guatemala and Central America in relation to labour law.
Provided strategic labour and employment counsel to Aura Minerals in connection with the acquisition of the Cerro Blanco gold project in Guatemala.
Assisting Bimbo with immigration management services for the client's foreign personnel.
Practice head
Luis Ruiz