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Greenberg Traurig, S.C.

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Greenberg Traurig, S.C. offers comprehensive counsel on a range of labour, employment and HR matters, from both an advisory and contentious standpoint. The team is proficient in individual and collective labour litigation, conducting in-depth audits, negotiating bargaining agreements, and pursuing favourable outcomes in a range of labour and administrative disputes. On the consultancy side, the group handles the labour aspects of M&A deals and advises on corporate structures, tax considerations and outsourcing schemes. The practice also manages labour due diligence and compliance work for major corporate clients. Practice head Leslie Palma is equally adept at advising on advisory and contentious labour matters. She is supported by associates Karla Copka, who regularly handles contentious labour issues, including amparo proceedings, and Jorge Andazola Martínez, who focuses on internal labour regulations, labour inspections and audits.
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  • ‘It's a firm that manages its processes professionally, punctually delivering service agreements and scope. They maintain good communication with their clients.'

  • ‘Personalised service focused on the client's needs. They seek to support the client, always adhering to the law. Jorge Andazola, in particular, is the one who sets this apart with the quality of service he offers and the attention he provides to deliver results.'

  • ‘Their experience in labour law, their ability to handle complex cases, and their focus on innovation and technology are highlighted. Compared to other firms, their quality of service and efficiency in resolving the cases presented stand out.'

  • ‘Personalised attention and understanding of your needs, ensuring that all your specific needs are understood and addressed. Professional ethics and transparency at every step of the legal process are fundamental pillars of the firm, generating trust and security. The firm uses advanced technological tools to optimise processes and offer a more efficient and faster service. Recognition for Leslie Palma.'

Key clients

  • Pepsico International
  • Tiendas Soriana
  • Sodimac
  • Prysmian Group Mexico
  • Kepco Holding
  • Alta Growth Capital
  • Epiroc
  • Vientos del Altiplano
  • Barclays México
  • GE International Mexico
  • TTEC Holdings Inc

Work highlights

Represented Pepsico as its head legal counsel in several litigation matters and advised on the design of corporate restructures and collective terminations to renovate its production and operation processes in Mexico.
Represented Tiendas Soriana (a Mexican public company and a major local retailer in Mexico with more than 870 stores in the country) in labour litigation and other labour and employment law matters.
Represented SODIMAC, a company of the Falabella holding company that owns stores in five Latin American countries, in its personnel recruitment and expansion plans, including the structuring and development of its contracting plan to enhance the operational competitiveness of the company in the local market.

Practice head

Leslie Palma

Other key lawyers

Karla Copka; Jorge Andazola Martínez