Castellan Abogados’s labour department advises on both individual and collective labour matters, including contract drafting, audits, disciplinary procedures and union negotiations. It also supports clients through disputes and regulatory changes. The practice is led by Mariana Casella, who has significant experience advising domestic and international companies, particularly in sectors such as food, construction and manufacturing. Senior associate Antonella Coitinho plays a key role in the department and leads on migration matters, assisting with work permits and executive relocations.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
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Testimonials
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- ‘Mariana Casella's knowledge of applied reality makes her recommendations particularly valuable due to their pragmatic approach.'
- ‘The most notable aspect, without a doubt, is their ability to respond quickly to emergencies. At the same time, they are proactive without being annoying when it comes to seeking the knowledge or materials they need to resolve or prepare the content or documents we request from them.'
Key clients
- Royal IHC Luxottica Group Las Acacias Kia Motors Shift Brazil Club Urunday Maxion Montich Uruguay Club de Golf del Uruguay Europartners Carmen Steffens Fischer Montajes Germe / Pimentón Cralpey Sada Group Kinamic Famiq Montajes Nuñez Pilay
Work highlights
Provided strategic labour counsel to M. Dias Branco, a Brazilian company with over 17 factories, following its acquisition of Las Acacias in Uruguay.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Mariana Casella
Other key lawyers
Antonella Coitinho