Employment boutique Sagardoy Abogados, member of Ius Laboris has a longstanding reputation in the Spanish market. The team serves as a trusted adviser to market-leading telecoms, financial services, and fashion companies, among other corporate clients, assisting with restructurings, disputes, and collective bargaining, as well as dismissals, collective negotiations, and policymaking. Jointly steering the department are founding partner Iñigo Sagardoy and the ‘noteworthy’ Martín Godino. Godino stands out in particular for his aptitude at handling labour litigation, with a focus on collective claims, as well as corporate restructurings. Román Gil is a name to note for both contentious and advisory matters, while Bruno Álvarez is adept at leading on disputes and collective dismissals. Other key practitioners include Montserrat Alonso and Ana Goerlich.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘A team that combines diverse experiences and expertise to provide a comprehensive view of each project. They reflect a shared work style and culture, characterised by high standards of professionalism.’
- ‘Active and continuous involvement of partners, tailored follow-up, and availability as needed. The rest of the team is excellent, and Ana Godino stands out in particular for her support, her openness to new ideas, and her resilience in the face of the various problems that arise.’
- ‘Their technical expertise, both in procedural and formal matters, as well as the volume of cases and the profile of their clients, allows them to draw on diverse experience from different sectors, enabling them to provide innovative solutions as well as those already proven successful with other clients.’
- ‘Their level of training and qualifications, both procedural and substantive, sets them apart from other firms.’
- ‘They remain the benchmark for solidity, gravitas, and experience in the most complex cases.’
- ‘Bruno Álvarez, Martín Godino, and Iñigo Sagardoy are particularly noteworthy.’
Key clients
- Grupo MasOrange
- Viajes El Corte Ingles
- CaixaBank
- Multicanal Iberia
- Atento Teleservicios España
- Caja Rural de Aragón
- Inditex
- El Corte Inglés
- Avatel Telecom
- AB Servicios Selecta España
- Liteyca
- ANEA
Work highlights
Advised MasOrange on the design of its labour integration, implementing the follow-on restructuring process, and collective bargaining concerning the harmonisation of working conditions.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Martín Godino
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Ana Goerlich
Practice head
Iñigo Sagardoy; Martín Godino
Other key lawyers
Román Gil; Bruno Álvarez; Montserrat Alonso; Ana Goerlich; Ana Godino; Alberto Godino de Frutos