Labour

Consortium Legal

Hailed as ‘the best labour lawyers in the country', the practitioners at Consortium Legal advise a stellar roster of multinational and multilatina clients on employment issues relating to M&A and business closures, in addition to compliance with local labour regulations and the relocation of foreign personnel. Collective bargaining and labour litigation form another key dimension of the practice, and the team is well versed in representing employers in union negotiations and disputes regarding employment benefits, severance pay and other issues. Lionel Aguilar, who draws on almost 40 years’ experience in labour law and compliance matters, leads the practice, alongside Federico Zelada, who garners praise for his ’knowledge of the most complicated aspects of the field of labour law'. Senior associate Cristina Sandoval is also commended for her expertise in immigration and occupational health and safety matters.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘The Consortium labour team, for me, has the best labour lawyers in the country. They help us to see and prevent future problems and, at the same time, know how to deal with present problems caused by past mistakes.’
‘The Consortium team stands out for its creativity in the face of problems. It is nice to work with them, because they use all the options that the law has to help us continue advancing and improving.’
‘Consortium Legal adapts to the needs and requirements of the client. The personalised service and attention from the team is one of its strengths.'
‘Cristina Sandoval stands out for her willingness to negotiate, problem-solving skills and search for a middle road that is favourable for both parties, as well as her attention to detail and excellent client service.’
‘The team works quickly and comprehensively, and adapts its response times to the needs of our organisation. They have shown us that they remain up to date with the jurisprudential and ministerial criteria on labour and immigration matters. The follow-up on the matters in their charge is impressive; they even anticipate our own needs and time scales.’
‘The department stands out for the comprehensiveness of its advice and knowledge of our organisation. Federico Zelada, who stands out for his experience and knowledge of the most complicated aspects of the field of labour law. It is clear that he stays up to date on all vital issues in the area. Cristina Sandoval stands out for her organisation, knowledge of the authorities' criteria on immigration matters and ability to provide solutions in advance. Cristina is a national leader in the area, which gives us peace of mind that her advice is timely and up-to-date.’
‘The lawyers have helped us handle very complex cases efficiently, with total commitment and transparency.’
‘Federico Zelada and Lionel Aguilar are very knowledgeable and excellent at designing and implementing labour and litigation strategies.’

Key clients

PepsiCo
Corporación Multi Inversiones
Industrias Alimenticias Kern's (Fifco)
Ternium Internacional Guatemala
Novoswiss (Luminova)
Tigo/Millicom
Walmart
Intouch
Archroma
Banco de América Central (BAC)
IFF
Grupo Golan
Samsung Electronics Latinoamerica (Zona Libre)
Conduent
Citibank
United Airlines
Asofarma
Deloitte
Bananera Tepeyac (Dole)
Haskell
Marhnos
Rodio Swissboring
Walmart

Work highlights

Advising PepsiCo on the recruitment of foreign personnel and on obtaining migratory and work permits for its foreign employees.
Advising Walmart on ongoing immigration and occupational health and safety matters.
Advising clients - including BAC, Dole, Samsung, Walmart, Citibank, Haskell, Novoswiss Pharmaceuticals, Rodio Swissboring, Asofarma, Grupo Excel and Marhnos - on the relocation of foreign employees to Guatemala, including obtaining residence and work permits.

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