Nelson Sales
Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez
More informationAlfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez wins praise for striking an ‘excellent balance between consulting and litigation’, advising on employment contracts and the employment aspects of corporate transactions, negotiating collective bargaining agreements with unions, and representing clients in labour disputes. The team is also well versed in immigration law, including obtaining work and residency permits for foreign nationals. Its broad domestic and multinational client base spans the aviation, ports, hospitality, healthcare, retail, manufacturing and financial sectors, among others. The highly experienced leadership group is made up of ‘eminent practitioner’ Enna Ferrer (an expert in both labour and immigration law), Juan Gabriel González and ‘dedicated labour litigator’ Francisco Iglesias. ‘Young talent’ Nelson Sales stands out at the associate level.
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Testimonials
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‘AFRA's employment law team is very well structured. They combine youth with a lot of experience and have an excellent balance between consulting and litigation, as well as union issues. A diverse team that is fast working, has a clear understanding of the client's needs and is with us throughout the process. Compared to other firms in this area, I think they are more assertive and direct with what the client needs. Billing is very well detailed in terms of hours, type of consultation, description, etc.’
‘Enna Ferrer is an eminent practitioner in this field, with vast experience in all aspects of the law and excellent ease in the negotiation and structuring of cases.'
'Francisco Iglesias is a dedicated labour litigator, who knows how to structure a case very well and advise on the realistic outcome. He guides you by the hand throughout the process.'
'Nelson Sales is a young talent, who is very quick and has excellent availability. He is able to assist the client by thinking outside the box on complicated projects.'
Key clients
- L’Oréal Panama
- DHL Panama
- Port of Singapore (PSA)
- Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF)
- International School of Panama (ISP)
- Arcos Dorados (McDonald's)
- Ricardo Perez (Itochu Group)
- Hospital Paitilla (Hospiten Group)
- ALS Global Panama
- Productos Toledano
- Industrias Lácteas (Estrella Azul)
- Sony
- Hilti Latin America
- Puma Energy
- Servier
- Citibank
- Felix (Importadora Maduro)
- Adidas
- Banistmo (Grupo Bancolombia)
- Cervecería Nacional (AB InBev Group)
- Cinemark
- Cummins
- Trane Technologies
- Farmacias Arrocha
- Liebherr
- Alimentos del Istmo (PepsiCo)
- Stanley Black and Decker
- UBS
- Vopak
- Western Union
Work highlights
- Assisted Cervecería Nacional (part of the AB InBev Group) with the successful negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement with its union, amidst the announcement of a strike.
- Assisted Papelera Istmeña with the negotiation of a new collective agreement with the paper union.
- Advised Logytech Mobile on the employment aspects of the strategy and execution of the reorganisation process.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Enna Ferrer
Juan Gabriel González
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Enna Ferrer, Juan Gabriel González, Francisco Iglesias