ECIJA
More informationWith offices in 17 countries spanning Central America, Europe and Asia, the dispute resolution practice at ECIJA combines global bench strength with the experience of its team to provide a comprehensive service to national and multinational corporates, including major pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and Sanofi. Providing full support on matters ranging from employment discrimination lawsuits, data privacy and collective bargaining to terminations and employment contract regulation, the firm’s active client base also spans the hospitality, logistics, agrochemicals, manufacturing, direct sales, government, education and NGO sectors. The department is led by labour and human rights expert Daniel Valverde, who advises clients on the creation of compensation schemes, review of workdays and work shifts, and sexual harassment claims, among other issues.
Testimonials
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‘The labour practice has been one of the fastest-growing and best-positioned in the market in recent years, providing services of remarkable quality and professionalism within it.’
‘Daniel Valverde is a professional whose knowledge in the field of labour law and constant updating of it guarantees his clients a professional, efficient service, in accordance with the needs of each one of them. This, together with the training in human rights that he has, and the warmth and human quality that distingusish him, makes him an excellent professional within the national market.’
‘Impeccable. They are an exceptional firm, with an outstanding quality of professionals.'
‘Daniel Valverde, who is the partner of the labour department, is an outstanding lawyer.’
'Accessibility and availability. The team is willing to assist us in emergencies and provide immediate responses.'
Key clients
- Pfizer
- Viatris
- SANOFI
- Centenario
- GSD International School
- CMA CGM
- Herbalife
- UPL
- Grupo SEGA
- Quálitas Seguros
- FUNDES
- Mercantil Farmacéutica (MEFASA)
- DHL
- Hotel Croc’s & Casino
- American Data Networks
- Estación de Servicios San Juan
- Via.work
- Pedidos Ya
Work highlights
- Assisted Fundación Huésped with the preparation of a LATAM report regarding the regulation of HIV and the applicable employment protections against discrimination regarding HIV.
- Represented several former employees of a medical company in employment claims regarding the payment of severance in cases of unjust termination.
- Advised a multinational pharmaceutical company on drafting an employment manual for Central America and the Dominican Republic.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Daniel Valverde