Standing out for its ‘response times, flexibility with fees and quality of responses’, LOVILL advises a host of multinationals and local SMEs on the drafting of employment contracts, adapting global policies to their operations in Panama, employee dismissals (including in sensitive cases) and immigration matters, as well as the labour aspects of corporate transactions. In addition, the team handles the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements with unions and frequently represents employers in labour litigation. The ‘exceptional’ Jeannette Bravo, who was elevated to the partnership in July 2023, leads the team and is particularly sought after for her advice to major multinationals on day-to-day employment issues.
Testimonials
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- 'The firm stands out for its response times, flexibility with fees and quality of responses.'
- 'It is very easy to work with them - they have a great capacity to adapt to working with our team. Swift and thorough responses.'
- 'Lovill's labour team work in a very professional, timely and reliable manner.'
- 'The labour practice is highly up to date with labour law, which allows it to adequately and effectively meet the requirements of clients.'
- 'Her personal qualities, as well as her specialisation and knowledge in labour matters, make Jeannette Bravo an exceptional lawyer.'
Key clients
- Unilever
- SGS Panamá
- Banco Lafise Panamá
- Ceva Logistics
- Grupo Terra
- Dekel
- Gresinsa
- Atrio Mall
- Telecable
- Visa
- Isthmian Investment Corporation
- Hacienda San José
- SBA Communications Panama
- Financiera Turbocash
- Mexichem Panama/Wavin
- Colliers
- UDI Services
Work highlights
- Advised Gresinsa on all labour matters related to the winding down of the company and assessment of its relationship with the employees' union.
- Acting as local counsel to SBA on day-to-day labour and immigration issues.
- Acting as local counsel to Unilever on all labour and immigration law matters, including advising the company on the relocation of C-level executives as part of the company's global strategy.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jeannette Bravo