Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán's ‘very strong' practice has an excellent record of advising leading multinationals from the pharmaceuticals, banking, food and beverages, luxury goods and transport sectors, among others, on labour and immigration issues in Panama. The team assists with the drafting of employment contracts, implementing internal policies, social security issues, the dismissal of employees and obtaining visas for foreign workers, and also has a robust skill set in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements. Javier José Vallarino, who has an ’excellent grasp' of the full range of labour matters, including disputes, leads the team with immigration specialist Ana Graciela Medina. Associate Ayleen Quintero assists with immigration and naturalisation matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is very strong in various areas of labour law, including consulting, litigation and matters relating to the social security regime. They have the ability to react rapidly to our requirements.'
- 'The lawyers are leaders in the field. They are always available to assist us and they offer practical solutions in complex situations.'
- 'Dedication, loyalty and honesty.'
- 'Javier Vallarino is available 24/7. His advice is effective and he has an excellent grasp of labour issues of all kinds, including dealing with unions.'
- 'The teamwork and response times of the team at Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán are above and beyond what other firms can manage. They stand out for their ability to understand my business.'
Key clients
- Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen
- Sky Chefs de Panamá
- Inmobiliaria Don Antonio
- Diageo
- Maersk
- Compañía Universal de Perfumería Francesa
- Itochu Panama
- Banistmo
- Barraza & Compañía
- Haleon
Work highlights
Advised Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen on resolving claims of alleged violation of the law and the collective bargaining agreement brought by the airport workers union.
Advised Sky Chefs de Panamá on the negotiation of a new collective bargaining agreement.
Advised Inmobiliaria Don Antonio on the process of negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement for its Farmacias Metro Plus pharmacy chain.
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Practice head
Javier José Vallarino; Ana Graciela Medina