SOP Legal Consortium, which is highlighted for having ‘the professional capabilities of large firms and the accessibility of boutique firms’, stands out for its contentious employment work, including handling disputes stemming from employment termination, as well as assisting both local and international clients with the drafting of employment contracts, hiring of senior personnel, immigration issues and compliance with local labour regulations. Founding partner Samuel Pérez heads up the team and is a key contact for labour disputes, including handling mediation with the Ministry of Labour.
Testimonials
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- 'This team has the professional capabilities of large firms and the accessibility of boutique firms.'
- 'Samuel Pérez is a great lawyer with a novel interpretation of rules and precedents, and is accessible and flexible.'
Key clients
- Antillean Construction Corporation
- Odebrecht-Tecnimont-Estrella Consortium
Work highlights
- Representing a former supply chain leader in a $1m lawsuit for unjustified dismissal.
- Representing an experienced banker in a labour lawsuit against Banesco.