With a strong contentious and non-contentious practice, Posadas‘ labour team advises on employment contracts and benefits packages, salaries and payroll filing, and immigration and social security issues. In addition, the team represents clients in labour claims and lawsuits. The practice has a strong background in sensitive terminations and is adept at handling sexual harassment allegations. It also advises on the labour aspects of reorganisations and conducts labour due diligence in M&A. Senior associate Mariana Fernández Fasciolo leads the team, advising a diverse roster of national and multinational companies on the labour law aspects of restructurings and M&A, employee transfers and union relations. Senior counsel Alejandro Castello plays a lead role in the team, particularly in collective bargaining and labour litigation, and excels in the drafting of employment conditions and termination agreements. Senior associate Maria Florencia Novaretto has a strong contentious labour practice, representing clients in employment-related litigation and negotiations. Senior counsel Gonzalo Gari is another name to note.
Testimonials
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‘What the Posadas team has is great knowledge about the topics they are consulted on. They have a great team, professional, willing, friendly, that seeks to understand what the client wants and provide comprehensive advice, always advising on everything that needs to be taken into account.’
‘The warmth, professionalism, the degree of knowledge never ceases to amaze me, it shows when someone is passionate about what they do and truly knows what they do and provides you with complete advice that gives a lot of peace of mind.’
‘Informed about changes in labour regulations. The treatment provided by the Posadas team is very good.’
‘Mariana Fernandez is a professional who is always available to the client, responding to urgent requirements immediately. Furthermore, I'd highlight her pragmatic and global vision of the situations that arise.’
‘The excellent predisposition and knowledge of Uruguayan labour law.'
‘The quality of its lawyers, in particular Mariana Fernández Fasciolo, who gives us advice on a day-to-day basis, showing great mastery of labour matters.'
Key clients
- Frog Stores
- Aerolineas Argentinas
- Huawei Technologies
- Pedidos Ya (Delivery Hero Group)
- Ford Uruguay
- Refit Uruguay (Refit)
- Cargill Uruguay
- DBCC (Liropa SA)
- Julio Cesar Lestido
- Axionlog Uruguay
- GBT Grupo Biotoscana (Knight Therapeutics Group)
Work highlights
- Successfully defended Frog Stores in two mobbing claims before the Ministry of Labour.
- Represented Aerolineas Argentinas in judicial disputes related to the payment of labour credits, which resulted in $23m savings.
- Advised Megatlon on all labour matters linked to the opening of its first gym in Uruguay under the commercial brand Fiter.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mariana Fernández Fasciolo