Employment: Barcelona
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 2
About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Our Barcelona Employment practice is known for providing strategic integrated employment services to multinationals and handling major strategic regional/multi-jurisdiction HR projects: restructurings, temporary layoffs, M&A, integration, compliance investigations, complex litigation, employment disputes and negotiations, and policy and contract reviews, among others.
Our client list includes some of the world’s best-known, leading multinational and Spanish companies across multiple business sectors. We provide advice to Spanish multinationals and assist them in their globalization efforts and expansion into other jurisdictions, including representing them in complex cases, which have set precedents in Spain.
Our practice produces a range of knowledge resources to ensure our clients are kept up to date with what is happening in the marketplace. We offer clients a self-service database for 24/7 access to our global employment resources on-demand.
Our integrated client solutions provide seamless advice, underpinned by deep practice and sector expertise, as well as first-rate local market knowledge. Armed with Baker McKenzie insight and foresight, business leaders can feel confident in driving growth that is both sustainable – and inclusive.
Across more than 70 offices globally, Baker McKenzie works alongside our clients to deliver solutions for a connected world. Learn more about our client solutions.
Chambers Review
As a well-known international law firm, Baker McKenzie is renowned for its excellent employment services. The team is particularly appreciated for its handling of collective dismissal and redundancy procedures as well as collective bargaining agreements, with further expertise in temporary lay-offs. Additionally, clients benefit from the firm's strength in negotiations regarding gender equality plans and remote working policies. Baker McKenzie also handles labour law questions in relation to restructurings and corporate reorganisations. The firm augments its offering with its strength in the dismissals of top executives and harassment-related litigation. Its clientele includes players from the pharmaceutical, retail, hospitality and chemicals sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It is a pleasure working with a team of such dedicated and skilled professionals whose expertise has been invaluable. Baker McKenzie has consistently demonstrated a profound understanding of our legal needs, coupled with a proactive and thorough approach to addressing each matter."
"The lawyers have excellent technical knowledge, as well as strategic vision and extensive experience in similar situations."
"It is a pleasure working with a team of such dedicated and skilled professionals whose expertise has been invaluable. Baker McKenzie has consistently demonstrated a profound understanding of our legal needs, coupled with a proactive and thorough approach to addressing each matter."
"The lawyers have excellent technical knowledge, as well as strategic vision and extensive experience in similar situations."
Notable Practitioners
Mireia Sabaté is held in high esteem for her excellent coverage of employment matters throughout Catalonia. She handles appeals against disciplinary dismissals and restructuring.
"Mireia brings great technical knowledge and strategic vision; she is proactive and very decisive, showing support and collaboration at all times."
"Mireia is really a great sparring partner - well prepared, pragmatic and able to understand the business dynamics, providing relevant support."
Marc Cucarella enters the rankings this year as an associate to watch. He assists international clients with reorganisation mandates and collective dismissals.
"Marc has the knowledge and competences to deliver from a technical perspective, and proves to be a sensible and assertive lawyer that makes the whole process a success."
"Marc brings a high level of problem solving."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Clients
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Eastman Chemical
Ingram Micro
Arconvert, S.A.