The capabilities of labour and employment practice at Hogan Lovells Spain have been bolstered by the arrival of Jesús Sánchez, who joined from DLA Piper in March 2025. He brings with him considerable experience advising on domestic and international audits, incentive plans, and collective dismissals. Sánchez joins an adept team spearheaded by Luis Enrique de la Villa, who is noted for his expertise in restructuring processes, labour inspections, and litigation. The department is instructed by telecoms, food and beverage, and insurance companies, among others.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Luis Enrique de la Villa handled a quite complex senior leader separation, professionally balancing company needs and interests with feasibility and legal risk.’
- ‘A truly global coverage for various labour law matters.’
Key clients
- Transcom Worldwide Spain Adi – Resideo Schweppes Angeltech Fortrea QDQ Media Telefónica Global Solutions Vodafone Hollister Ibérica Labcorp – Laboratory Corporation of America Uber Randstad Allianz Gilead Globalia La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días Korean Air Mot Macdonald LDEEL Netflix Viatriz Aareon
Work highlights
Advised Fortrea in relation to an employment restructuring process.
Advising Globalia on ongoing employment matters, including day-to-day advisory as well as contentious labour issues.
Practice head
Luis Enrique de la Villa
Other key lawyers
Jesús Sánchez; Inés Alcañiz