Advising HR departments at both national and international companies, Brum Costa Abogados advises on internal labour policies, due diligence and compliance audits, and the practice is well placed to support clients through labour restructurings. Although it has a strong emphasis on dispute prevention, the team also has a successful track record in labour litigation. Clients also turn to the group for advice on collective bargaining and union matters. Experienced in negotiations with trade unions, Gustavo Gauthier leads the team. Nicolás Gómez is head associate in the department, focusing his practice on labour litigation and bringing to the team experience before national courts. Associate Antonella Coitinho is active in individual and collective negotiations, the drafting of contracts and labour restructurings. Tomas Franco is another associate to note.
Testimonials
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‘Trust, high professionalism and extensive advisory relationship.’
‘The entire team of lawyers, including Gustavo Gauthier, are specialists each in their area.’
Key clients
- Lifan Motors
- SAMAN
Work highlights
- Successfully represented a medical director against one of the main medical institutions in Uruguay in a lawsuit for the collection of various labour-related claims and severance pay.
- Participated in the drafting of national regulations to regulate remote working.