Guerrero Olivos' eight-strong labour and employment department is experienced in M&A and restructuring-related labour matters, employment contracts, human resources, and health and safety policies. It also assists with collective bargaining, labour inspections, compliance, hiring processes, outsourcing, migration, and individual and collective dismissals. The practice, which is additionally experienced in labour-related litigation, is led by Rocío García de la Pastora, a specialist in labour disputes, collective bargaining, strategic labour plans and corporate labour matters. At senior associate level, Sergio Fuica is ‘always focused on finding the best solution’; while Tomás Garnham focuses on collective bargaining, labour litigation, and M&A-related labour issues.

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  • ‘Great response times and ability to find solutions to problems.’
  • ‘Excellent knowledge of the client’s business and how to face changes.’
  • ‘A very good team and excellent price quality.’

  • ‘Good experience in courts, collective negotiations and internal conflicts.’

  • ‘Strong coordination within the team and the existence of clear leadership that gives clients confidence that the issues will be responded to and reviewed in a timely manner.’

  • ‘Compliance, due diligence and real labour problems that are resolved by a very competent team.’

  • ‘Rocío García de la Pastora -  notable empathy with the needs of clients and really good at communicating with clients.’

  • ‘Constant interaction from Sergio Fuica - concern and good communication skills, while always focused on finding the best solution and anticipating contingencies.’

Key clients

  • FINSO
  • Scotiabank
  • Empresas Carozzi
  • Western Union
  • Kraft Heinz
  • Pontifica Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Rust Oleum
  • SMU
  • Compañía Industrial El Volcán (Matte Group)
  • ENAP
  • DXC Technologies
  • G4S
  • Amazon
  • León Corp
  • Universidad del Desarollo
  • Andina del Sud
  • Automotriz Antumalal
  • Klap (Multicaja)
  • GNLQ
  • 123Seguro

Work highlights

  • Advising Italian construction company FINSO on the employment aspects of a health service-related infrastructure project.
  • Defending Scotiabank in a complex collective lawsuit, which was initiated by one of its unions.
  • Advising Kraft Heinz on day-to-day labour matters.

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Rocío García de la Pastora