Baker McKenzie is known for its expertise in handling complex terminations and employment-related litigation. The practice is also sought out to assist on the labour aspects of M&A deals, internal investigations and compliance matters, and staff compensation and migration. Labour relations, trade union matters and pension law are covered too. The well-reviewed Alberto González Torres leads the practice and has significant experience across the areas of employment contracts, litigation, compensation, social security and pensions. He is supported by a strong roster of partners that includes Daniel Orlansky (who has expertise in employment contracts, transactional labour matters and contentious issues), Diego Bongiovanni (who advises on individual and collective employment law), and Matías Herrero  (who assists with mass terminations and employee benefits).

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Testimonials

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  • 'A responsive team that has scale and deep knowledge.'

  • ‘The professionalism and personal quality of the lawyers stands out. They have a positive approach to the questions we ask them.’

  • ‘A proactive and committed team that makes informed and strategic decisions in real time, which has had a positive impact on our results and the efficient management of our resources.'

  • ‘The team has excellent technical capability, but also understands commercial dynamics.’

  • ‘The team is extremely professional, fast, decisive and up to date with changes. They provide clients with advice that generates confidence and is highly valuable.'

  • ‘ Alberto González Torres handles matters with speed and clarity in transmitting concepts, and has successfully led numerous negotiations.'

  • ‘The practice stands out for its guidance, service and availability for problem resolution. Comprehensive knowledge of local laws.'

Key clients

  • SC Johnson & Son
  • Securitas
  • Marvell Technology
  • Spotify
  • MasterCard
  • Broadcom
  • Facebook (currently Meta)
  • Mercedes Benz
  • Velocity Global
  • Warner Bros Discovery
  • Unisys

Work highlights

  • Advised an IT company on the termination of a software developer who claimed copyright of software, impacting the deadline for delivery for a client.
  • Advised an IT company on the dismissal and compensation of a senior employee.
  • Advised a client on the dismissal of two employees in the US following a transfer from Argentina.

Lawyers

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Practice head

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Alberto González Torres