The labour and employment team at Dentons handles a broad spread of domestic and international matters. Managing partner and practice head Juan Carlos Pró-Rísquez specialises in advising on labour and employment matters within the oil and gas and pharmaceutical industries, among others, and has defended clients against various lawsuits brought by employees, while co-head Yanet Aguiar is well versed in assisting multinational companies in employment matters and labour litigation. Esther Cecilia Blondet also handles employment litigation and has participated in union-related procedures as well as advising employees on collective bargaining agreements. Eirys Mata Marcano has broad experience of assisting with cases relating to occupational illnesses and accidents and of counsel Victor Duran focuses on litigation.
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Testimonials
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‘This is a unique team of highly trained and committed professionals.'
‘Juan Carlos Pró-Rísquez stands out for his experience, networking skills, and team.'
‘They stand out for their speed and experience.'
‘Exceptional client service, extensive knowledge of regulations, versatile and open to provide support.'
‘Sensitive, supportive, polite, attentive to detail and punctual.'
‘The Dentons team has unique experience in the country. Solid knowledge of the subject matter.'
‘They stand out for their understanding of the client's needs, and absolute willingness to resolve situations with objectivity and clarity, taking into account the risks. There is a high level of transparency. They are highly valued by my organisation.'
Key clients
- American Airlines
- Cardon IV
- Banesco
- Brinks (Servicio Panamericano de Protección)
- British American Tobacco
- Corporacion Digitel
- Vicson Beackert
- Bigott
- Ford
- Escuela Campo Alegre
Work highlights
- Represented the BAT Group in a lawsuit brought by a former employee.
- Represented Ford before the Ministry of Labour in the discussion of the last collective bargaining agreement brought by the company's union requesting better labour conditions.
- Representing BAT Group - Bigott before the Ministry of Labour in the discussion of the last collective bargaining agreement brought by the company's union requesting better labour conditions.
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Esther Cecilia Blondet
Victor Duran
Juan Carlos Pró-Rísquez
Practice head
Juan Carlos Pró-Rísquez