Gómez-Acebo & Pombo handles a variety of employment law mandates, including M&A transactions, social security and contractual issues, workplace incidents, benefit structures and court proceedings. Ignacio Del Fraile, a specialist in health and safety-related matters, is regularly engaged in workforce restructurings, remuneration schemes and pension issues. The firm was reinforced by the addition of Carlos de la Torre from Baker McKenzie in November 2022; he brings a wealth of experience in social security matters. Lourdes Escassi has a keen focus on collective negotiations, individual terminations and litigation.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great experience, specialisation and empathy.’

  • ‘Their ability to anticipate the risks of our business and their availability make the firm stand out.’

  • ‘A team of very competent people who always have the appropriate legal advice to avoid risks for the company.’

  • ‘I would highlight Borja González for his professionalism as well as his experience.’

  • ‘An important specialisation in labour aspects. Also a deep empathy, and great predisposition and speed in addressing issues and following up on issues.’

  • ‘Personal quality, theoretical and practical knowledge - Lourdes Escassi stands out.'

Key clients

  • Acciona
  • Air Europa
  • Nike
  • Smurfit Kappa
  • Smart Adserver
  • Hays
  • Hexcel Composites
  • Ups
  • Drager Hispania
  • Prenatal/Toys R Us

Work highlights

  • Advised on the drafting of texts and signing of the second Acciona Energia group agreement, and on the publication and resolution of legal disputes for the registration and entry into force of the Acciona Mobility company agreement.
  • Advised Air Europa on the challenging of the Labour Inspectorate's infringement reports for health and safety infringements due to existing risks in Caracas as a destination airport.
  • Advised Prenatal retail group Spain on the transfer of employees as a result of the acquisition of Toys R Us within a bankruptcy process.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ignacio del Fraile

Other key lawyers

Carlos de la Torre, Borja González, Lourdes Escassi