Lega
Lega is renowned for its work in collective labour matters, such as social security, recruitment and talent retention processes, executive compensation and labour audits, and has a strong litigation practice which is also skilled in risk prevention. The firm’s varied client portfolio ranges from the chemicals and pharmaceuticals sectors to banking. John Tucker-Barboza specialises in executive compensation matters and related litigation. Carlos Alberto Henríquez is experienced in collective bargaining and litigation, whereas María Elena Subero is knowledgeable in negotiations relating to downsizing processes and union issues. Isabel Pestana is also a noted name. Gabriel Calleja and Natalia De Paz Garmendia departed the firm for GECA Consultores.
Testimonials
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‘Their sense of practicality, and focus on solving the challenge posed without unnecessary theories, makes them a very high-level team that I would recommend with my eyes closed after more than ten years receiving their advice.’
‘María Elena Subero is so clear, responsible and committed to what she does and to us as a client that working with her has become extremely easy and efficient. In addition, as a person it is a great pleasure to resolve labour issues with her.’
Key clients
- Coca-Cola Femsa
- Jones Lang Lasalle
Work highlights
- Represented IBM in a labour claim for employment benefits resulting from applying certain special bonuses as salary.
- Represented MLB baseball team the Seattle Mariners in a lawsuit filed by a former employee before the labour courts in Maracaibo.