McConnell Valdés LLC
More informationThe labour and employment group at McConnell Valdés LLC remains a market leader, assisting major multinationals, including Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, Toyota and T-Mobile, across such industries as pharmaceuticals, aerospace, automotive, telecoms, consumer goods and medical devices with day-to-day employment matters, the labour aspects of high-value transactions, and in high-stakes labour litigation. The team is headed by practice group chair Anita Montaner-Sevillano, who specialises in business immigration matters, in addition to claims involving workers’ compensation and collective wage and hour claims; and vice-chair Miguel Rivera-Arce, who brings experience to union issues, labour arbitration and collective bargaining agreement negotiations. Another key figure is Reinaldo Figueroa-Matos, who represents clients in administrative proceedings before local and federal agencies. At associate level, key support is provided by Guillermo Figueroa and Natalia Marín.
Testimonials
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- 'They are always available and provide pragmatic solutions and approaches to different situations.'
- 'Their support on all labour-related cases is much appreciated and they have expertise in time/clocking in issues and Ministry of Labour claims.'
Key clients
- Acadia Healthcare Company (San Juan Capestrano Hospital)
- Collins Aerospace
- Coopervision
- Dorado Beach Golf Management
- Ethicon
- Johnson & Johnson
- Medtronic P.R. Operations
- T-Mobile
- Toyota
- Unilever
Work highlights
- Defending T-Mobile in five separate state and federal lawsuits related to employment terminations in a reduction in force scenario, COVID-19 return-to-work policies, sexual harassment and bullying in the workplace.
- Acted as lead counsel to Easy Mile Puerto Rico and managed the labour aspects of a $50m transaction which resulted in the acquisition of 13 Planet Fitness clubs in Puerto Rico.
- Defending McNeil Healthcare against a claim for wrongful termination filed by a former manufacturing supervisor after he was terminated from his employment for using foul language in the workplace and for grabbing an employee by the collar of his shirt.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Anita Montaner Sevillano, Miguel Rivera-Arce