Labour & Employment
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 4
About
Provided by Bofill Mir Abogados
Bofill Mir Abogados labor and employment practice advises clients in their day-to-day labor matters, including hiring, regulatory compliance, and the planning of long-term strategic issues; as well as in analysis of the workforce implications involved in transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and company reorganizations.
The teams’s lawyers have vast experience advising employers in workplace relations and collective bargaining processes with union organizations, as well as in judicial proceedings in the courts of justice and administrative bodies.
The team also provides advice on immigration issues related to executives and foreign workers in Chile.
Chambers Review
Bofill Mir Abogados has an established labour and employment department with a noted presence in the Chilean legal market, commended for its expertise spanning collective bargaining, immigration issues and internal labour audits. The law firm also provides sector-related litigation services, frequently advising clients on unfair dismissal and workplace harassment claims. Zoetis de Chile and OPB Logistics are two new client wins for Bofill Mir Abogados.
Work Highlights
- Bofill Mir Abogados advised Ferrostaal on two internal investigation processes derived from complaints of labour and sexual harassment, as well as on general day-to-day labour and employment matters in Chile.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bofill Mir Abogados have a lot of experience and their contributions are always very valuable. They always keep us informed of the progress of our cases."
"Bofill Mir Abogados have a lot of experience and their contributions are always very valuable. They always keep us informed of the progress of our cases."
Notable Practitioners
Co-head of the firm's labour and employment practice, Pablo Gutiérrez is regularly sought by national and multinational corporates requiring day-to-day employment advice as well as support with contentious claims and trade union matters.
"Pablo Gutiérrez has extensive knowledge of Chilean labour law, and experience advising companies of various types and sizes, which allows him to anticipate and resolve conflicts in a timely manner."
Up-and-coming partner and co-head of department Luis Alberto Cruchaga carries on obtaining market recognition of his activity in Chile's labour and employment sphere. This includes ongoing labour advice to mining companies, contentious work and collective bargaining.
"Luis Alberto Cruchaga gives timely responses, based on arguments with very good strategic and practical understanding. His good command of the English language is also helpful."
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