Baker & McKenzie, S.C.‘s employment and compensation team has a strong track record in aiding clients with a wide variety of services, including handling employee mobility issues and the employment aspects of cross-border reorganisations, as well as employment litigation. The labour practice group is led by Carlos Felce, who was recently named co-managing partner of the Caracas office. Among the other key team members, Gabriel De Jesús specialises in employment litigation; senior associate Johana De La Rosa is particularly experienced in advising on compensation and benefits, alongside restructurings and terminations; and associates Daniel Fragiel and Sebastián Nastari provide strong support.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Carlos Felce has exceptional knowledge of labour law.'

  • ‘Carlos Felce is capable of explaining all the trends in labour law that currently coexist in Venezuela. He is able to explain the repercussions for the company and carefully and efficiently supports us with the difficult decisions that we must make as a business.'

  • ‘Sebastian Nastari stands out for his experience and knowledge, as well as his quick responses.'

  • 'Baker & McKenzie worked on our labour case quickly and effectively. We entrust them with our most sensitive matters.'

Key clients

  • Anglo American
  • Aspen Technology
  • Associated Press
  • Eni
  • Electrolux
  • Industria Láctea Venezolana
  • Pedidos Ya
  • Servicios Halliburton de Venezuela
  • Telefónica
  • Maersk/Hamburg Sud de Venezuela
  • Bank Julius Baer & Co

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Carlos Felce