Delivering ‘effective solutions quickly and efficiently’, Barros & Errázuriz's nine-strong employment and immigration practice is increasingly mandated to assist with workplace harassment investigations, as well as labour-related litigation. The full-service firm’s team is co-led by Juan Cristóbal Iturrate, a longstanding manufacturing and education sector expert who is ’exceptionally knowledgeable about labour jurisprudence’; and María Fernanda Espinosa (raised to partner in January 2023), whose practice encompasses international clients’ M&A-related labour matters, due diligence, internal investigations, and immigration issues in relation to expatriates and international mobility. Senior associate Pavel Alvarez is experienced in individual and collective labour law, day-to-day labour and employment advice, employment litigation and manufacturing industry-related collective bargaining.
Testimonials
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’Provides effective solutions quickly and efficiently.’
‘The team is very responsive and assertive in its answers. Clients also appreciate its practical approach.’
‘The office is characterised by its understanding of the different realities of clients, which allows the attention to be personalised.’
‘Outstanding partners and associates from a committed team.’
‘Juan Cristóbal Iturrate and his team are available, committed and very careful.’
‘Juan Cristóbal Iturrate is of great support during complex situations and exceptionally knowledgeable about labour jurisprudence.’
‘María Fernanda Espinosa is very responsive and gives very practical advice.’
‘María Fernanda Espinosa is attentive to clients’ needs.’
Key clients
- DirecTv
- DiDi
- Caitan (Mitsui Group)
- Bayer Monsanto
- Delta Airlines
- Conexión Kimal – Lo Aguirre
- Territoria
- EBCO
- Coca Cola Embonor
- Makita
- Pepperstone Group
- Ebury Partner
- Colbún
Work highlights
- Advising ADQ (Abu Dhabi) on the employment aspects of the acquisition of Sociedad Exportadora Verfrut.
- Advised Konect on three simultaneous collective bargaining processes involving over 3,000 employees in different regions of the country.
- Acting for Caitan (Mitsui Group) in complex litigation concerning a fatal accident involving a subcontractor.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Juan Cristóbal Iturrate, María Fernanda Espinosa