The labour department at Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez covers the gamut of services in labour and immigration law for both domestic and multinational companies engaged in a diverse range of sectors, including aviation, ports, hospitality, healthcare and financial services. Enna Ferrer and Juan Gabriel González are active in litigation involving labour issues, as well as union disputes, drafting and reviewing employment contracts and day-to-day advice, and Francisco Iglesias also covers advisory services related to work permits and employment litigation. Nelson Sales was promoted to partner in January 2024 and has been involved in strategy to safeguard employees' severance during bankruptcy proceedings.
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Key clients
- L'Oréal Panama
- DHL Panama
- Port of Singapore
- Andean Development Corporation
- International School of Panama
- Golden Arches (McDonalds Corporation)
- Ricardo Perez, SA (Itochu Group)
- Paitilla Hospital (Hospiten Group)
- ALS Global Panama
- Toledano Products
- Dairy Industries (Blue Star)
- Sony
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Practice head
Enna Ferrer; Juan G. Gonzalez; Francisco Iglesias; Nelson Sales