Clients praise Andersen's employment team for its ‘pragmatic, commercial, available and friendly’ approach. Its broad service offering covers a myriad of non-contentious and contentious issues, including M&A transactions, temporary lay-offs, collective dismissals and judicial proceedings. With over 30 years' experience in labour law, Victoria Caldevilla has is skilled in the negotiation of collective agreements and terminations. Germán Martínez assists local and international companies with collective bargaining and corporate compliance issues.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Understands the company's needs and weak points to obtain the best results.'

  • 'The labour team at Andersen is diverse and specialised in labour law. It differs from other firms due to its quality, price, collaboration and its relationship with the client. I would highlight its experience in litigation and individual negotiations.'

  • 'Victoria Caldevilla is the partner we have been working with for more than 18 years. She stands out for her practical vision, experience in negotiations and litigation, as well as for seeking practical solutions to complex problems.'

  • 'They are good in litigation and negotiations, keeping good control of matters and having excellent communication with us. Furthermore, the quality-price ratio is very good.'

  • ‘Germán Martinez is always very responsive, gives clear advice on Spanish law but also seeks to find pragmatic and commercial solutions.’

  • ‘The support we have from Andersen is outstanding. They are pragmatic, commercial, available and friendly. They have taken the time to truly understand our business. We are in very safe hands.’

  • ‘German Martinez is an exceptional lawyer; he is knowledgeable, commercial, proactive and an absolute pleasure to deal with. From first instruction to final billing, German and his Andersen team are helpful and really assist with the lightening of the workload of a very busy in-house team.’

Key clients

  • Grupo Santander, Sa
  • Atlantic Copper, Sl
  • Adolfo Dominguez, Sa
  • Navantia, Sa
  • Bodegas Emilio Moro
  • Aurovitas Spain, Sau
  • Sony Pictures Entertainment

Work highlights

  • Advises Grupo Santander on disciplinary proceedings, labour sanctions, substantive law and employment disputes, act of conciliations, among other matters.
  • Advises Navantia on all types of matters, including dismissal proceedings, penalties, collective bargaining agreements, illegal transfer of workers, etc.
  • Advises Sony Pictures on labour matters related to its operations in Spain.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Victoria Caldevilla

Other key lawyers

Germán Martinez