The three-member labour team at PAGBAM Schwencke Chile assists national and foreign clients with employment trials and arbitrations, compliance, collective bargaining and union disputes. It also advises on cross-border employment issues, discrimination and harassment, and corporate reorganisations and liquidations. The department is led by counsel Gonzalo Aravena Frontaura, who focuses on labour law and litigation, and also handles immigration issues. Former senior associate Fernanda Laborde Poblete departed the firm in December 2023.
Testimonials
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‘Employment advice that focuses on the company and the flexibility to explore options that adapt to the reality.’
‘Availability and fast response times.’
Key clients
- CAF Chile
- Tivit Chile
Work highlights
- Advised SouthAm Freeze Dry on a collective bargaining held with its union during 2023-2024.
- Advised Warner Bros Discovery Chile (TNT Sports) on the implementation of a law that will reduce the working week from 45 to 40 hours.