Leveraging the regional strength of ten offices in nine countries throughout Latin America, the experienced practice at Aguilar Castillo Love assists major multinational corporates (including Hewlett Packard, Coca-Cola and AstraZeneca) with day-to-day employment issues, regulatory matters and complex labour litigation. With an active client roster spanning such sectors as pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, tobacco, logistics, tech and financial services, the practice’s full service extends to such issues as sexual harassment, discrimination risk analysis and teleworking issues. The team is headed by labour compliance specialist Álvaro Aguilar. Other key figures include seasoned litigator Eric Romero and associate Gloriana Lara Ramos.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Álvaro Aguilar is outstanding in his field. He is also very attentive to messages and calls.'

  • ‘Aguilar Castillo Love is an exceptionally professional firm, with complete mastery of the practice area and an unwavering ethical commitment, which, combined with the good coordination within its team, makes its practice solid and coherent.'

  • ‘The members of the Aguilar Castillo Love team stand out for their considerate and ethical treatment of clients, as well as their deep analysis and effective resolution of any conflicts raised, with a focus on results. Álvaro Aguilar is one of the best lawyers in his area, with an outstanding ethical and technical approach. Gloriana Lara Ramos is a young lawyer who stands out for her professionalism and technical mastery of her area. Eric Romero is a lawyer whose interpersonal skills facilitate negotiations.‘

  • ‘Álvaro Aguilar and Eric Romero are quality professionals, not only because of the timely advice and support they provide us with, but also the personal qualities that characterises them. The service has been spectacular - they always strive to give their best.'

Key clients

  • British American Tobacco
  • VMWare
  • Zimmer
  • Biomet
  • ASSA ABLOY
  • Leterago
  • AstraZeneca
  • Microfocus/Opentext
  • Marigold (Cheeta Tech)
  • CWT
  • Siemens Medical
  • Cargill - Pipasa
  • Moody’s
  • TUI Destinations Services
  • Stryker
  • The Coca-Cola Company
  • DHL
  • Hewlett Packard
  • DXC
  • Movable Ink
  • ADT

Work highlights

  • Defending British American Tobacco against separate lawsuits for wrongful dismissal and compensation for moral and psychological damages, lost wages and payment of bonuses applicable from the date of dismissal.
  • Successfully represented AstraZeneca in a $200k unjust dismissal claim.
  • Assisted Microfocus/Opentext with a mass dismissal process due to staff cuts.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Álvaro Aguilar