Labour & Employment
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 5
About
Provided by Dentons Chile
We provide solutions to all your employment problems.
We belong to the largest global law firm, and we are absolutely committed to providing the best legal advice, which includes: agility, short and precise answers, the delivery of solutions and not impediments, knowledge of the client's business and their current and future needs.
We have experience in labour-corporate affairs, highly complex judicial litigation, collective bargaining, mitigation of future labour disputes, migration law, representation before administrative authorities, infringements of the law, training on labour issues for the company's employees, advice on compliance with labour regulations, investigations into internal complaints, and administrative, judicial and trade union disputes,
We maintain trusted, long-term relationships with our clients. We go beyond merely responding to our client's queries, developing regular labour newsletters to keep them informed and updated on legal or administrative changes in labour matters and on the status of draft labour laws.
Chambers Review
Dentons Chile is an international law firm that has a well-established labour department headquartered in Santiago, and that assists clients with a range of labour and employment mandates. The group routinely provides domestic and multinational clients with ongoing labour advice in the context of COVID-19 policies and legislation. Its lawyers are experienced on representing employers in litigation proceedings involving wrongful termination, discrimination and violation of fundamental rights. The team is also adept at handling collective bargaining and investigations procedures.
Work Highlights
- Dentons Chile was instructed by Zurich Insurance Group to carry out a full labour due diligence as part of the sale of its life annuity business to Ohio National.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Dentons Chile's advice has allowed us to stay clear of any situation that could imply risks. Lawyers are incredibly quick to respond and committed to providing a personalised service."
"Dentons Chile's advice has allowed us to stay clear of any situation that could imply risks. Lawyers are incredibly quick to respond and committed to providing a personalised service."
Notable Practitioners
Up-and-coming partner Rodrigo Sanhueza garners recognition in Chile's labour and employment field for his versatile skill set covering both contentious and non-contentious mandates.
"Rodrigo Sanhueza is an excellent professional who is technically sound, client-oriented and adaptive."
Ranked Lawyers at
Dentons Chile
Chile
Members
Provided by Dentons Chile
Camilo Arraiza
Francisca Vivaldi
Joaquín Carmona
Karlfranz Koehler
Head of Department
María Belén Kútulas
Paulina Torres
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by Dentons Chile
Access
Ambassade de France au Chili
Anasac
Andritz
Atlas Copco
Biomérieux
CMPC
Difem Laboratorios
Dragados
Epiroc
Frutexsa
Metso Outotec
Naturex
Power China
Quebrada Blanca - Teck
Ria Money Transfer
Saam
Solek
SumUp
TCS
TSK
Tewoo
Transelec
U.S. Embassy in Chile
Industries
Provided by Dentons Chile
Consultancy
Energy
Food and Beverage
Forestry
Mining
Pharmaceutical
Technology