With offices in Barcelona, Madrid, Girona and Tarragona, RocaJunyent is routinely engaged by start-ups, public and private sector companies, as well as high-net-worth individuals seeking assistance with a spread of employment issues. Albert Rodríguez leads the group from the Barcelona office, leveraging his expertise in restructuring, collective bargaining, compliance and bankruptcy procedures to advise clients on the entire spectrum of labour law matters. The team has welcomed two new hires at partner level: María José Sánchez joined the Barcelona office from Augusta Abogados in November 2o22, while Alberto Novoa arrived from Ceca Magán Abogados in February 2023.
Testimonials
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'Alberto Novoa - his technical knowledge, approach, pragmatism, follow-up of the issues, and quality of service make him the best labour lawyer in Spain for us.’
'The team is by far superior to other practices we have worked with. Their prior preparation is evident before each meeting to address the issues raised with creative solutions. They are always willing to collaborate and anticipate our needs.'
'They are highly qualified and very efficient lawyers. They move very quickly without forgetting any details. They generate trust in our company. I especially highlight the work of Rosa Rodriguez.'
'María José Sánchez is outstanding. She stands out for her availability, high legal knowledge and great technical capacity. She provides a continuous search for solutions adapted to our needs. Deep knowledge of our sector and specifically of our company.'
Key clients
- Grupo Repsol
- Avalmadrid, S.G.R.
- Repsol Química, S.A.
- Núcleo de Explotaciones Agrarias de León, S.A. (Neal)
- Caixabank
- Mutua General de Catalunya
- Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Canalunya
- Maxion Wheels
- The Spanish Pilot Union Sepla
- Amgen
Work highlights
- Defended the Repsol Group before the National Court against the collective dispute brought by various unions because of the setting of targets relating to variable remuneration.
- Defended Avalmadrid in a collective dispute brought by CCOO, requesting the nullity of the collective bargaining agreements entered regarding work and holiday schedules.
- Defended Repsol Química, S.A. in a dispute concerning a collective bargaining agreement.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Albert Rodríguez