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Labour and employment

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Garrigues provides capable advice on labour and employment issues, assisting clients with mass layoffs, compensation schemes, immigration and expatriation matters, and labour litigation. The practice group is also well-positioned to advise on data protection and M&A matters as they pertain to the practice area. At the helm is Franco Muschi, a labour litigation expert who provides comprehensive advice on hiring and compensation matters, in addition to cross-border conflicts (individual and collective). At the associate level, seniors Milagros Villavicencio (labour consultancy and litigation) and Mariana Ubidia (hiring and termination matters, compensation structures) are highlighted for their contributions. Associate Maggie Ormeño assists with sexual harassment investigations, judicial procedures and outsourcing mandates.
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Testimonials

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  • 'This firm is excellent! We work very well with them.They have great knowledge and experience in labour matters and suggest the best strategies in employment cases.’

  • ‘Their speed of response and availability set them apart. The proactivity of Milagros Villavicencio is essential—her sense of urgency and follow-up are outstanding.’

  • ‘They show a strong willingness to provide the conceptual and regulatory framework for each query or advisory. Their flexible fee structures and hourly packages make billing and management practical.’

  • ‘Franco Muschi is the adviser who stands out the most in the service they provide. He has strong knowledge and is very kind and collaborative.’

Key clients

  • Sika
  • Nexa Resources
  • SC Johnson
  • Caja Metropolitana de Lima
  • Mercer
  • DINET
  • Solgas
  • Solarpack
  • Igenomix

Work highlights

Advised Sika on a dismissal procedure involving potential health damages to an employee, providing a second opinion report that enabled termination.
Advised Caja Metropolitana de Lima on the execution of a negotiation strategy to reduce 99% of the original claim amount by the labour union in a collective bargaining negotiation.
Advised Nexa Resources on audit procedures initiated by the labour authority following amendments to legislation on outsourcing services.

Practice head

Franco Muschi

Other key lawyers

Milagros Villavicencio; Mariana Ubidia; Maggie Ormeño