Labour

Alta QIL+4 Abogados

Alta QIL+4 Abogados' labour practice attracts strong praise for its ‘excellent advisers' and ’comprehensive service', which covers the full range of matters, from advising on the employment aspects of M&A transactions through to assisting with labour compliance and inspections by the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare and the Institute of Social Security. The team is also adept at handling internal investigations into issues such as employee fraud and workplace harassment, and at representing clients in collective bargaining negotiations and labour disputes. Practice head Evelyn Rebuli is a go-to contact for leading local and multinational clients, with experience across all the key pillars of labour and immigration law. Javier Castellán and associate Ingrid Fuentes are also highlighted for their ‘client service and knowledge' in areas including labour litigation, corporate immigration and social security matters.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘The team stands out for its knowledge and high quality of client service - in this regard, I would like to make special mention of Javier Castellán, who sets himself apart by always being attentive and available to meet the needs of our company. He is an excellent lawyer who has a lot of knowledge of labour laws in the country.’
‘Their comprehensive service and knowledge meets the needs of our corporation.’
‘Evelyn Rebuli and Javier Castellán are excellent advisers. They are very honest about giving me their opinion and telling me if, as a company, we have made any mistakes. I value that a lot because it has saved us a lot of problems.’
‘Very good preparation. They focus on taking care of our business and provide suitable solutions.’
‘What stands out is the quality of the people and their willingness to provide support, sound solutions and guidance.’
‘The team's strong points are their specific experience in recurring cases of work absences and dismissals with just cause. Even when the cases have not gone ahead, the lawyers are prepared.’
‘Javier Castellán and Ingrid Fuentes stand out for their client service and knowledge.’
‘They are very friendly, and they advise us very well. They explain what they are going to do and their understanding of our industry is good.’

Key clients

Telus
Capgemini
Henkel
Dollarcity
Ingenio San Diego
Industria de Hamburguesas (McDonald's)
Belluno
Jaguar Energy
Centro Médico
Ferrreterias EPA
Abbott Laboratorios
Maquinas Exactas

Work highlights

Conducting training for Cementos Progreso's HR, payroll and accounting team members on general labour obligations and compliance.
Advised Cronion on the labour implications of its merger with Uniteller.
Assisted Asociación de la Industria de Vestuario y Textiles de Guatemala (Vestex) with training on new social security laws relating to the payment of social security contributions, readjustment obligations and contributions for part-time employees, among other issues.