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The ‘excellent' team at Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez is hailed for its ’vast experience' across the full spectrum of labour and immigration law, counting a host of major local and international companies among its clients. The team’s workload ranges from day-to-day planning and drafting of employment contracts to the transfer of employees following M&A and spin-offs, the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and disputes with employees. At the head of the practice, Enna Ferrer is renowned for her experience in the field, which also extends to immigration law; Francisco Iglesias focuses on labour litigation and union negotiations; Juan Gabriel González handles both contentious and non-contentious matters; and Nelson Sales, who was promoted to partner in January 2024, is particularly skilled in the employment issues relating to the winding down of clients’ operations.
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Testimonials
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- 'Excellent lawyers. Good knowledge of the subject matter, involvement in the case and empathy for the client. They give us a sense of security by providing alternative solutions, suggesting the most direct one. Since bringing our cases to AFRA, we haven't had any decisions made against our company.'
- 'The team is very well rounded and well prepared, with vast experience. They have a good combination of youth and experience. They are like a family - they work together that way and treat clients that way. The transparency of the billing is excellent.'
Key clients
- L’Oréal Panama
- DHL Panama
Work highlights
- Assisted Bocas Tropical Corporation with the successful negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement with its union, strategically establishing salary adjustments and benefits.
- Successfully represented Industrias Lacteas (Estrella Azul) in collective claims for the reinstatement of former employees, who claimed their termination agreements were void as they were not offered the mandatory 2-day notice.