The labour team at Arias harnesses the bench strength of seven offices in six countries across Central America, to advise financial institutions, regional corporates and major multinationals (including 3M and Mondelez) on day-to-day operations, and in high-stakes litigation. With an active client base spanning industries ranging from consumer goods, IT and healthcare, chemicals, hospitality and food and beverages, the firm’s extensive offering extends to HR management, labour and human rights, business changes and corporate restructuring, in-house training, internal investigations and alternative dispute resolution. The practice is headed by Carolina Soto, who specialises in conciliation processes and draws on experience of appearing before the Supreme Court of Justice. Other key figures include senior counsel and seasoned litigator Luis Diego Obando and associate Paola Rojas.
Testimonials
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‘The team with which we interact are receptive and punctual in their interactions with our company. In general, they reflect cohesion, alignment and team spirit.'
‘Carolina Soto, Paola Rojas and others stand out from their competitors for their sensitivity and responsiveness to our needs, and their level of expertise, knowledge and experience.'
‘Good management of labour litigation.'
‘Paola Rojas is an excellent litigator.'
Key clients
- GTM
- Navisite
- Zuora
- Moody’s Analytics
- Mondelez
- Standard Fruit Company
- Clearsource
- Snowflake
- Spectrum Brand
- Viad
Work highlights
- Advised GTM in labour conciliation hearings.
- Advised Navisite during the employer substitution process, including the transfer of employees and the enrolment of the company as an employer with the Costa Rican Social Security Fund and the National Insurance Institute.
- Advised Zuora during the hiring of personnel and registration of the legal entity with the Costa Rican Social Security Fund and the National Insurance Institute.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carolina Soto