Squire Patton Boggs
Client SatisfactionSquire Patton Boggs often assists clients in connection with general labour management, including labour contracts, the hiring and dismissal of high-level employees, employee transfers and relocations, and benefits and other policies, in addition to occupational health and safety and immigration advice. Practice head Pedro O Gamundi plays a key role in labour litigation, with experience in cases going all the way to the Supreme Court of Justice. Carolina Soto Hernández is also an important figure in this regard. Senior associate Laura Consuegra provides key support, with a workload that often includes the drafting and preparation of employment policies.
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Testimonials
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- 'What makes the firm stand out to us as clients is the close relationship we have with each of the professionals who are involved in our cases, and the warmth and professionalism of the service provided. They also have a wide portfolio of lawyers worldwide who can respond expeditiously and with specialised advice, according to our needs. Their awareness of the business and mastery of the issues raised make us feel confident when putting our cases in their hands. In terms of billing and valuation of their services, they are totally aware and consistent, assigning fair values and with an excellent quality-price ratio.'
- 'Their kindness makes them unique, as well as the level of support in every part of the process and the level of follow-up, which makes us feel as if we are the only clients of the firm. An important differentiator is the diversity of services they offer and their openness to adapt to our requirements. Their availability and constant willingness to assist makes them stand out.'
Key clients
- Diageo Dominicana
- Implementos y Maquinarias (IMCA)
- Arajet
- Jabil Circuit
- Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club
- Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club
- Convatec Dominican Republic
- General Mills
- Medtronic Dominican Republic
Work highlights
- Acted for Diageo Dominicana, the local subsidiary of the Diageo brand, in day-to-day labour matters, including the drafting and execution of employment agreements for new hires.
- Advised Implementos y Maquinarias (IMCA) on all aspects of labour law.
- Advised Jabil Circuit on labour matters related to its operations in a free trade zone in the Dominican Republic.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pedro O. Gamundi