Sáez | Labor Law Group

The former Sáez & Férnandez – now Sáez | Labor Law Group following the December 2023 departure of Raúl Fernández – is a 13-strong specialist labour boutique. Founded in 2016, the firm specialises in labour relations, compliance and litigation; with conflict prevention and union negotiations particular fortes of the practice, which is perhaps best known for its experience working with the country’s largest mining companies. The firm’s broader capabilities additionally encompass corporate labour immigration, labour disputes, defence before the country’s Labour Department, workplace investigations and compliance. Founding partner Felipe Sáez (‘the best support an internal lawyer can have when they have labour issues’) has a standout track record for collective bargaining – particularly as regards the mining and banking sectors; indeed, his recent work highlights include the successful defence of a major mining company against charges of anti-union practices under article 322 of the labour code. Key associate support comes from 8-year semi-senior Erika Leiva, whose practice is centred on corporate labour law advisory, collective bargaining and legal strategy design.