BLP's strong presence in Central America makes its ‘100% capable’ labour and employment team a go-to for regional and multinational clients spanning the retail, banking, BPO, and food and beverages sectors, among others. The group is well versed in advising on the labour aspects of corporate matters, including performing labour due diligence, assisting with employee relocations and handling the mass dismissal of employees following the closure of clients’ local operations. Labour disputes also form a key pillar of the practice. At the head of the team, Adolfo Pineda is a frequent adviser to international clients on recruitment, employment contracts and immigration matters. The talented line-up of junior lawyers includes senior associates Jorge Kafati and Cynthia Chavarría (who is based in San Pedro Sula).

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  • 'The firm's talks on relevant business management topics provide added value.'
  • 'The lawyers are 100% capable and knowledgeable about any cases that might arise in our business.'

Key clients

  • Walmart
  • Promerica Bank
  • Inversiones La Paz
  • IntouchCX Honduras
  • Startek Honduras
  • Holiday Inn Express
  • Mapfre Seguros Honduras
  • Alimentos Maravilla
  • Tigo
  • Corporación Flores

Work highlights

  • Advised UPS on the closure of operations in the country and the termination of the contracts of all employees.
  • Advising Agroindustrias del Corral on labour matters.
  • Advising Intouch CX on the restructuring of its human resources department.

Lawyers

Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Practice head

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Adolfo Pineda