Notably active on behalf of mining and education sector clients, Larrain y Asociados Abogados assists with litigation, labour law-related corporate matters, recruitment issues, and cross-border employment and migration work. The four-member practice is also experienced in collective bargaining, M&A, remuneration restructurings, social security matters, and investigations into labour and sexual harassment. The group is co-led by Andrés Silva, who advises on collective bargaining and corporate-related labour issues; and practice director Jorge Parro, who acts in disputes before the Labour Courts and Labour Administrative Authorities. In the associate team, Consuelo Misle and Claudia Espinoza both act in labour disputes, while Valentina Calderón departed the firm during 2023.
Testimonials
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‘Oriented towards solving clients’ problems. Empathy and warmth.’
‘The team works very well together - they are coordinated and respond effectively and on time to queries.’
‘They know the mining sector very well and have a lot of experience, which helps solve problems.’
‘Clients have the best opinion of Andrés Silva. Beyond his technical qualities, clients appreciate his availability and judgement.’
‘Clients completely trust Andrés Silva.’
‘Andrés Silva and Jorge Parro are both experts in labour issues.’
‘Andrés Silva and Jorge Parro are highly reliable and timely in their work.’
Key clients
- Sociedad Punta del Cobre
- Santo Tomás Educational Group
- FLSmidth
- Rainmaker
- Constructora de Infraestructura de Chile
- Seguros Sura Chile
- Larrain Vial Companies
- Chep Chile
- Unilode Aviations Solutions Chile
- Industrias Vínicas
Work highlights
- Assisted with filing a lawsuit against the National Geology and Mining Service (Sernageomin), to obtain from the Labour Court the annulment of a resolution and fines imposed by the Sernageomin (due to alleged infringements of mining safety regulations).
- Advised Universidad Santo Tomás on its collective bargaining process.
- Defended Rainmaker against numerous lawsuits filed by subcontracted employees from a construction company that entered into insolvency.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrés Silva, Jorge Parro