The labour and employment department at Barros Silva Varela & Vigil has notable sector expertise in real estate, construction and food. Key areas for the six-strong group range from sexual harassment, collective bargaining and contentious executive departures, to damages actions and discrimination lawsuits. It also advises on pensions, social security, benefits and immigration law. The practice is led by Roberto Lewin, who is ‘highly specialised in labour matters’; while senior associate Paulina Rivera is experienced in complex labour and employment litigation, collective bargaining and senior executive dismissals.
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- ‘Its updating of the regulations is timely.’
- ‘Flexibility when resolving concerns, and the information is delivered in a very organised and complete way.’
- ‘Availability and quick responses.’
- ‘Very good synergy and communication between the different lawyers in the firm.’
- ‘Great personalised attention from Roberto Lewin.’
- ‘Roberto Lewin is highly specialised in labour matters.’
Key clients
- Nestlé
- Papa John’s
- Jobi Company
- DLL
- Glemflow
- Demarka
- Green Seed
- Maxam
- Phoenix Tower International
- Sigdo Koppers Comercial
Work highlights
- Advising Ecomsur on a sexual harassment complaint involving two workers.
- Representing Agrícola Green Seed before the Labour Courts.
- Assisting Inmobiliaria Inspira (and its related companies) with a series of labour lawsuits in which former employees of a contractor and a subcontractor sued for unjustified dismissals, collection of benefits, and nullity of the dismissals.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Roberto Lewin