Ferrere
More informationThe large team at Ferrere is among the strongest choices in Uruguay’s labour and employment space, and exhibits ‘solid knowledge and capabilities, availability and reliability’. Its specialists participate in some of the market’s most complex and high-profile labour litigation cases, as well as dealing with non-contentious labour matters such as advising on due diligence, collective bargaining and negotiations with unions and the government, and internal compliance and in-house training courses. Clients work in such diverse sectors as banking, logistics, energy, technology, retail and agribusiness. Standout work highlights include assessing Finnish company UPM in all labour matters associated with the construction of its new pulp mill, including ensuring compliance with social security and health and safety standards for construction workers; and handling negotiations with the Uruguayan Medical Union (SMU) on behalf of Camsu. Leading figure Verónica Raffo co-heads the practice, along with expert litigator Nelson Larrañaga; and Alberto Baroffio, who is active in collective bargaining matters relating to the construction, energy and finance sectors. At associate level, the key contacts are Giselle Cardoso, Florencia Fitipaldo and Alejandra Añón.
Testimonials
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‘The team members collaborate well with each other.’
‘Verónica Raffo, Alberto Brause, Cristina Muñoz and Martín Cerruti display strong knowledge, availability, technical reports and reliability.'
'Excellent team.'
'They are above all great people. Very nice to work with them.'
'In-depth knowledge of the client's business. Willingness and creativity to obtain the best result. Legal solidity and pragmatic application to cases. Advice to the full extent of the client. They collaborated in every way.'
'They understand the customer. They put themselves in the client's place to see the need and offer the best customized solution.'
Key clients
- Uber
- Mercado Libre
- Globant
- Nestlé
- Abbott Laboratories
- Sabre
- Katoen Natie
- Enercon
- H&M
- JC Decaux
- Genia (Dasa Group)
- Banco Nación
- Despegar
- Orpea
- Casmu
- Globalization partners
- Velocity
Work highlights
- Advised Riogas on day-to-day labour issues, including collective negotiations and individual relations with its workers.
- Assisted Genia Laboratory with a recategorisation of its payroll in order to be aligned with health industry requirements.
- Assisted Terminal Cuenca del Plata with its negotiations with the government and union.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Verónica Raffo, Alberto Baroffio, Nelson Larrañaga