Pellerano & Herrera‘s labour and employment practice is split into contentious and advisory matters; Lucy Objío leads the group’s labour litigation practice, which has a strong track record of representing prominent multinational clients in high-stakes cases, while special counsel Isabel Andrickson heads up the labour consultancy practice, covering the labour elements of M&A and corporate reorganisations, the dismissal of high-level employees and compliance. Senior associate Sheila Oviedo is also active in both individual and collective labour disputes.
Testimonials
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- ‘The team at Pellerano & Herrera is spectacular. They always deliver favourable results for our company, and they give us advice that allows us to anticipate occupational risks. They know our business and provide us with advice tailored to our needs. I recommend them 100%.’
‘Sheila Oviedo's procedural strategy and her participation in hearings is impeccable. She is always up to date with the latest jurisprudence, and she has such a sound business vision that it allows judges to understand our business model perfectly. We have not had a single case that we have not won with her advice.’
Key clients
- Japan Tobacco International (JTI)
- Uber Technologies
- Procter and Gamble
- Equifax
- Remote
- Jet Blue Airways
- Productos Avon
- Abbott Laboratories
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- Morena Mia
Work highlights
- Assisted Japan Tobacco International (JTI) with designing the structure for the disassociation of its employees from La Tabacalera, following JTI's sale of its stake in the company.
- Advised Uber Technologies on employment terminations, the revision of internal policies linked to employees’ social security rights, and health and safety in the workplace.
- Assisted Procter and Gamble International with labour and social security-related matters pertaining to distinct types of leave, including maternity leave, established under the Dominican Labour Code.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lucy Objío, Isabel Andrickson