Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC
Rafael is a partner of Von Wobeser y Sierra with more than twenty years of experience and co-heads the Labor, Executive Compensation & Benefits practice.
Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC
In August 2022, Von Wobeser y Sierra, SC upgraded its labour and employment law offering with the hire of Rafael Vallejo, formerly practice head at Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa. Counsel Adrián Castillo (from De la Vega & Martínez Rojas, S.C.) was a further addition, along with three associates, thereby increasing the breadth and depth of the ‘agile, efficient team’ considerably. The department stands out for its experience in workforce restructurings as a result of M&A and joint ventures, advising on employee implications and transfers, as well as carrying out due diligence procedures and providing employment advice on commercial expansion. The practice also has capabilities in collective bargaining agreements, social security matters, and labour litigation, among other segments. Vallejo has joined the department as practice co-head, alongside Rodolfo Trampe, who advises a number of Fortune 500 companies. Senior partner Javier Lizardi is a corporate and M&A partner with labour law experience and a focus on the pharmaceuticals sector. Associate Alejandra Arizpe is recommended by clients and supports on a broad swathe of labour and social security law issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I have worked with the labor area, and I can say that they are unique. Their commitment and knowledge of what is happening with the country and the legislation is unique.’
- ‘Rodolfo Trampe is always up to date to support us and clarify doubts. He perfectly understands the needs of the company and supports to achieve strategic solutions.’
- ‘They are characterised by being always updated and up-to-date with changes, and by having timely and adequate availability. Provided in-depth analysis of the issues.’
- ‘They are up to date on issues, both changes or reforms and internal issues that we have in process with them.’
- ‘The labour team is an agile, efficient team, with minds that come out of the box and that undoubtedly helps the company's strategy. They are reliable lawyers, who know the industry and the matter and are always willing to support the company looking for alternatives in each query that is requested. They are very close to the company and knowing us means that they always give us added value.’
- ‘The support and accompaniment of Rafael Vallejo has been invaluable, he is a lawyer who knows the subject deeply and thanks to this he has made us make the best decisions that have improved the company's strategy and has even brought us savings.’
- ‘Diverse team, very hands-on. Very knowledgeable and sensible to client's needs.’
- ‘Rodolfo Trampe and Alejandra Arizpe advised on a very sensible lay-off. Very humane, and professional.’
Key clients
- L´Oréal
- H&M
- Airbnb México
- Diageo México
- Ghafari Associates
- Motherson Group
- KHS México
- Pernod Ricard
- Logitech
- Etsy
Work highlights
- Advised Clayton, Dubilier & Rice on the follow-up labour aspects of its $2.2bn acquisition of PricewaterhouseCoopers’ global mobility business.
- Assisted Etsy with all labour aspects of its soft landing in Mexico.
- Advised Pernod Ricard on the labour aspects of its $100m acquisition of Varo Holdings and its Mexican component Varo Destileria.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rodolfo Trampe, Rafael Vallejo