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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- 'I think the service is very good.'
‘Beyond all the services, the most important thing is always the human quality and the way Castellan responds to the needs of companies. From my experience, Castellan has far exceeded our expectations.'
‘We've seen that the firm has some of its lawyers actively involved in organisations promoting women in business, and we greatly value this.'
‘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.'
‘They are extremely collaborative and prepared, demonstrate a high level of knowledge, and as part of their core is the attention to the client, always available and bringing good solutions.’
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
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.
Advised Germe/Pimentón, a textile company, during a reduction in production at its plant, which led to the decision to place several workers, including union delegates, on unemployment insurance in May 2024.
Advised BEDEL, a construction company, on a project in collaboration with the American NGO HXP Humanitarian Experience, which involved over 100 young American volunteers (aged 16 to 25) coming to Uruguay to help construct a dining area and kitchen for a nutrition centre aimed at children from a vulnerable neighbourhood in Montevideo.
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Practice head
Mariana Casella
Other key lawyers
Antonella Coitinho