Mariana Fernández
PosadasThe practice at Posadas assists with labour due diligence, terminations and reorganisations, the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and the management of relationships with trade unions. In addition, the team is skilled at drafting employment contracts and benefits packages, overseeing hiring processes and handling immigration and social security issues. Clients include domestic companies and foreign multinationals that work in retail, aviation, manufacturing, technology and logistics. Non-contentious advisory work is the specialism of practice head Mariana Fernández, and senior counsel Alejandro Castello negotiates employment conditions and manages relationships with unions. At senior associate level, Gonzalo Gari and Maria Florencia Novaretto handle litigation and assist with collective bargaining negotiations.
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Testimonials
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- 'The level of service and attention to the client's needs stands out above many other legal services that I have had with other companies.'
- 'They are always attentive to our needs, and with a knowledge of what they are talking about that makes it a pleasure to listen to them.'
- 'It is a very good firm, with quick responses and adapted to the reality of the business.'
- 'They have long-standing knowledge of the internal operations of our company, and are flexible to provide advice that adapts to the reality and need of the business. Among the labor team, I would highlight Mariana Fernández, always up-to-date on labor matters and aware of regulatory and jurisprudential developments.'
- 'The firm's lawyers stand out both for their technical and human qualities. The predisposition to evacuate any query is total. Mariana Fernández and Alejandro Castello are the ones who provide us with the service.'
Key clients
- Aerolineas Argentinas
- Ford Uruguay
- Frog Stores
- Tramontina Comercialización y Representaciones Uruguay
- Cargill Uruguay
- Pedidos Ya
- Situal
- Huawei Technologies
- Axionlog Uruguay
Work highlights
- Represented Aerolineas Argentinas in 15 judicial claims brought against former employees of the former handling service company Sofivial.
- Advised Ford on the installation of its office in Uruguay.
- Assisted Tramontina with labour and social security matters pertaining to its installation in Uruguay.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
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Mariana Fernández