Carey, Labour & Employment | Chambers Latin America Profile

About

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Carey has extensive experience in hiring and termination processes (for individuals and groups of employees), compensation packages (including stock plans), auditing and legal compliance, subcontracting, corporate policies, labor due diligences in mergers and acquisitions, internal investigations, social security related matters and taxation of employees.

The firm actively participates in collective bargaining processes with companies from a wide range of industries, and also advises clients in labor lawsuits and claims, including litigation and administrative procedures stemming from occupational accidents and diseases.

In terms of outsourcing, Carey provides day-to-day advice to owners, clients and contractors on operations outsourcing projects, as well as managing and mitigating risk and legal liabilities.

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Labour & Employment - Chile

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Carey is a well-regarded team in the Chilean legal market that is adept at handling the full spectrum of labour and employment issues. The department is frequently retained by national and international clients to advise on the labour aspects of M&A and corporate restructuring, and it also offers experience drafting of employment contracts, terminations and collective bargaining agreements. Carey is known for assisting with contentious collective and individual mandates. New client wins for the firm this year include Sonnedix and Grupo Axo.

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Work Highlights

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Carey advised Sonnedix on the labour and employment matters related to its acquisition of ARCO's renewable energy portfolio in Chile.

Strengths

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I love how Carey's lawyers work, their service is excellent. They are very responsive, highly knowledgeable, and they put themselves in their clients' shoes.

Labour & Employment respondent
Latin America

I love how Carey's lawyers work, their service is excellent. They are very responsive, highly knowledgeable, and they put themselves in their clients' shoes.

Labour & Employment respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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Francisca Corti

Band 2

Co-head of Carey's labour and immigration department Francisca Corti is widely recognised for her work advising clients on due diligence and employment aspects of M&A transactions and corporate restructurings. She boasts further expertise in internal investigations and policy matters in Chile.

Francisca Corti has good knowledge and knows how to deal with matters which are often very delicate, sensitive and complex. Our relationship with her is very valuable to us.

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Óscar Aitken

Band 4

Partner Óscar Aitken co-heads Carey's labour and employment practice and offers expertise assisting clients with a variety of Chilean employment law issues, from wrongful dismissal claims to collective bargaining matters.

Óscar Aitken has vast knowledge of our business and the relevant legislation, and provides solutions within the legal framework and considering our company's interests.

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Francisco Arce

Band 5

Co-head of department and partner Francisco Arce is lauded for his employment practice in the Chilean market, regularly advising clients on collective agreements and labour disputes.

Francisco Arce is a good adviser in labour matters. He has experience in complex issues and is able to contribute to the strategic decision-making of his clients.

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Valentina Kuscevic

Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch Valentina Kuscevic joins the rankings this year after receiving endorsement from clients for her activity and aptitude in the Chilean labour and employment legal market.

Valentina Kuscevic has very good knowledge of labour legislation. She provides practical and balanced advice and her availability is stupendous.

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