BLP
More informationThe experience team at BLP harnesses the combined bench strength of offices in San José, Puntarenas and Guanacaste, in addition to branches across Latin America and Europe, to assist household-name multinationals including Microsoft, Uber and Pepsi on a comprehensive range of labour and employment matters. With an active client base across areas ranging from e-commerce, hospitality, food and beverages, and education to the automotive industry, aviation and building materials, the firm’s full service extends to labour litigation, preventative advice, due diligence, immigration matters, telework implementation, start-up guidance, employment structure reviews and the handling of extrajudicial negotiations. The team is led by veteran litigator Randall González, who brings over 28 years of experience in the practice space. Other key figures include senior associate Carla Sánchez, a specialist in judicial and administrative processes, and associates Juan José Montero, who provides expertise in audits and compliance reviews, and Alexandra Aguilar, an experienced mediator who advises clients on risk prevention, benefits for executive staff and internal regulations.
Testimonials
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‘The BLP team always acts in a coordinated manner, meeting the company's requirements in a timely manner. Their treatment of clients is always characterised by professionalism, specialised professional knowledge and effective solutions.’
‘The BLP employment practice team (including Randall Gónzalez, Alexandra Aguilar and Carla Sánchez) has in-depth knowledge and experience. Active listening, analysis and solution of complex problems, as well as respect and confidentiality, are its main characteristics.’
‘The leadership of the labour practice, headed by Randall González, has made a huge impact. Randall allows his team members to grow, draw on his knowledge and continue to contribute for the benefit of his clients.’
‘They are a highly capable team in their field, very professional and, above all, very transparent. Unlike other firms, they generate a high level of confidence in me. Randall González is a great leader. Fully accessible and strives to maintain a suitable vocabulary for those who are not specialists in the field.’
‘The support received from Alexandra Aguilar and Randall González has always been timely, caring and professional.’
'The team that advises us at BLP stay fully up to date on labour legislation and they are always available to us, as clients.'
'Agile response to requests, understanding of clients' needs based on the reality of the business or situation, comprehensive approach to solutions.'
'The team stands out for the personalised attention of its members and the wide availability to address our concerns.'
Key clients
- Microsoft
- Aliaxis
- Discovery Land
- Uber
- Bosch
- Pepsi
- Papa John's Pizza
- KFC
- APTEAN
Work highlights
- Advised Microsoft on an analysis of the returning to the office plan and implementation of the structure for the employees.
- Assisted Aliaxis in the analysis and implementation of regional employment policies that impacted more than eight countries in Latin America and the structure of the company with hundreds of employees in the region.
- Assisted Pepsi in processes regarding the implementation of labour structures and benefits and also in internal investigations.