Arias

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Coordinating with seven offices in six countries across Central America, the labour team at Arias provides regional corporates, major multinationals, financial institutions and private universities with support in their day-to-day operations and representation in complex, high-stakes litigation. With an active client base spanning sectors ranging from consumer goods, telecoms and education to healthcare, hospitality, and food and beverages, the practice’s comprehensive service extends to advice on HR management procedures and the labour aspects of M&A, internal investigations, the establishment of training programmes, due diligence, risk assessment and administrative claims. The team is led by Carolina Soto, who is experienced in proceedings before the Supreme Court of Justice.

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Key clients

  • American Tower
  • SBA
  • Mondelez
  • 3M
  • ELSA
  • ADOC
  • INCAE
  • Scotiabank

Work highlights

  • Advising American Tower in a labour lawsuit for over $5m against the economic group alleging an employment relationship with a former business partner.
  • Acting for INCAE in a lawsuit filed by a former employee who had international mission status.
  • Advised IMCD Group on the labour aspects of the acquisition of 100% of the business and subsidiaries of Quelaris Internacional.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Carolina Soto
Partner

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Carolina Soto