EC Rubio ’s labour and employment practice has broad capabilities in union-related matters, including collective bargaining agreements, union negotiations and strike-related liability. The team also handles a wide range of contentious work, namely individual and collective labour disputes, with particular experience across the metal, automotive, manufacturing and food industries. The practice is jointly led by a deep bench of experienced practitioners: Javier Canseco focuses on the labour aspects of restructurings and transactions, executive terminations, compensation, wages and benefits negotiations, as well as union-related litigation; Ana María Becerra has a wealth of experience in mass dismissals, labour audits, workplace harassment and violence prevention, other human resources matters and collective bargaining agreements; Perla Arreola is a key contact for collective labour litigation and compliance; and Raúl Lara Maiz is a core member of the team for employee terminations and transfers, restructurings and immigration issues. Roberto Alvarez advises domestic and multinational companies on union negotiations, labour audits and personnel transfers, while Alma Oviedo is highly active in collective disputes and regulatory filings. Also active in the team is associate Eduardo Cortes, who focuses on labour compliance. Ivan Arriaga and Adriana Gomez both assist with contentious and non-contentious labour mandates.
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Testimonials
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- Openness, constant availability, knowledge of current events in the country, and excellent advice and support.
- Availability, problem solving, and ongoing support.
- They always comply with the due dates we determine. They are a very approachable team and are always available to answer calls or address any questions.
- The relation has been excellent because we get an immediate response on every topic we need to know. Also, the time to get feedback from Raul is efficient and accurate.
- The personalized attention and the quick response.
- Javier Canseco, Ana María Becerra, and Alma Oviedo, in my opinion, are best in class.
Key clients
- Del Monte (Industrias Citricolas de Montemorelos “ICMOSA”)
- Tenova (HYL Technologies)
Work highlights
Advised Del Monte’s subsidiary ICMOSA on union negotiations and collective bargaining revisions in Mexico, achieving improved compensation and successfully preventing plant closures and strike proceedings.
Advised Tenova HYL Technologies, a subsidiary of the Tenova Group, on executive terminations, compensation restructuring, and international assignment agreements, supporting its global iron-and-steel operations with compliant labour strategies.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Javier Canseco; Perla Arreola; Ana María Becerra; Raúl Lara Maiz
Other key lawyers
Roberto Alvarez; Alma Oviedo; Eduardo Cortes; Ivan Arriaga; Adriana Gomez