BKM | Berkemeyer‘s labour and employment team expertly guides clients through sensitive matters, including unfair dismissal, harassment and discrimination claims. As well as representing clients in litigation, the group is skilled in negotiation, with a successful track record in the resolution of labour disputes. Labour compliance is another area of expertise, and the practice is regularly called upon to draft contracts and company policies and regulations. Senior associate Hugo Aponte leads the team, representing clients in labour litigation. He also excels in the drafting of employment and executive contracts and is well-positioned to advise international companies on local labour laws. Jorge Peralta is experienced in employee transfers and dismissals, as well as advising on social security and hygiene regulations. Mauricio Ozuna specialises in judicial litigation within the labour and social security field.
Testimonials
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Key clients
- Bayer
- Timac Agro
- TCL Organic
- Casinos Paraguayos / Azar Internacional
- Agatres
- Corteva
- Unilever
- Pharma International (Abbott Laboratories)
- Omega Green (BSBIOS Indústria e Comércio de Biodiesel Sul Brasil)
- Frigorífico Modelo Paraguay
- Mango Payment
- Almacenamiento y Distribución de Asfalto (Aldia)
- Tecnofast
- Wholesale Brothers (Blacksheep)
Work highlights
- Providing day-to-day advice to Bayer on labour issues and the implementation of labour policies.
- Advising Omega Green on labour, social security and hygiene matters, including the transfer process of foreign employees to a local project and advice on unhealthy work environments.
- Advising TLC Organic on labour law matters, such as final salary settlements for justified and unjustified dismissals, application of the local social security system, among others.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hugo Aponte