The ‘highly specialised and experienced lawyers' at international law firm Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría houses a nine-member team that routinely advises on employee hirings and terminations, unfair dismissal, HR company policies, due diligence, internal employment audits, and restrictive covenants. The group also comprises experts in subcontracting, outsourcing, labour taxation and compensation packages, along with collective bargaining, union relations, labour litigation, social security, and M&A-related employment issues. The practice is co-led by labour, employment, social security and immigration specialist Paulina Miranda, whose practice encompasses new areas such as "#MeToo" , gender pay gaps, gig economy work and AI, along with data privacy, internal investigations and compliance; and recently-raised partner Sergio Montes, who is a labour and social security law expert. Experienced senior associate Aref Cosma advises on the employment side to major transactions, including M&A deals.

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Testimonials

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‘Highly specialised and experienced lawyers, whose relationships with clients are close, business-oriented and executed with a sense of urgency.'
‘Great attention to detail and excellent knowledge of the market.'
'Stands out for the teamwork carried out, and the lawyers provide real solutions for matters that could impact clients' businesses.'
'Very accurate technically, and friendly and cordial attention, along with excellent response times and great attention to detail.’
‘Great experience in both litigation and the corporate labour side to local law issues.’
‘PPU's employment attorneys are always available. They can be contacted in emergencies and their responses are always quick.’
'Sergio Montes is great for his ability to convey complex messages with simplicity.’
‘Gives practical answers in a timely manner. Clients highlight Paulina Miranda and Sergio Montes, as well as senior associate Aref Cosma.’

Key clients

Codelco
Anglo American
Yamana Gold
Decathlon
Vitamina Chile
SAP
Walt Disney Company
Diageo
Arrigoni Ingeniería
Schlumberger (Mediciones Geolec)
Zubale
Pager Duty
Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology

Work highlights

Successfully acted for the Chuquicamata Division of Codelco in a case against the Labour Governmental Authority (and involving three of Codelco's main unions), in which Codelco was accused of accessing employees’ medical records illegally.
Represented Arrigoni Ingeniería in a labour claim for indemnification, further to an employee’s Covid-19-related death.
Provides SAP Chile with day-to-day employment law advice.