Dentons' seven-strong practice is particularly active in mining sector-related labour matters. The labour and employment group in Santiago is co-led by Karlfranz Koehler, whose wide-ranging expertise is focused on labour law-related litigation; and Rodrigo Sanhueza, who has the ‘ability to provide guidance that is both quick and effective’ – he to focuses on labour litigation, along with collective bargaining, corporate labour advice and compliance. In the senior associate team, Francisca Vivaldi predominantly acts for companies from the mining, construction and manufacturing industries; and María Belen Kútulas is an experienced labour law and immigration practitioner.
Testimonials
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- ‘What makes this practice unique is its people skills- the ability not just to answer legal questions, but to ensure clients get a full understanding of any situation.’
- ‘The lawyers know client companies and their people and cultures very well, which is a great advantage.’
Key clients
- CMPC
- RIA Money Transfer
Work highlights
- Assisted port operator SAAM with drafting a special set of by-laws, which port companies are required to have due to Ministry of Labour safety regulations.
- Advised Zurich Insurance Group on the sale of its life annuity business to Ohio National Group, handling the labour due diligence (involving a review of the contracts of all the employees affected by the sale), among other matters.