Labour & Employment
Latin America Guide 2025 : Puerto Rico
Band 2
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+1 787 766 7000About
Provided by Ferraiuoli LLC
We strive to assist management in being the best employers, with compliant and practical employment practices in place that will allow the company to hire, retain and develop a valuable, motivated and engaged workforce. We understand the importance and risks associated with business decisions involving human resources. Thus, our legal and practical advice in the employment context is directed toward preventing controversies, managing situations before they become issues and providing solutions that address compliance and business objectives though legal services that are sensitive to our clients' needs, goals and budgets.
We also form a strong alliance with our clients as experienced and tactical employment litigators with valuable procedural and trial experience at judicial and administrative forums. Given the nature of our jurisdiction, rich in employment legislation and with a dual legal system characterized by coexisting U.S. federal laws and local legal provisions, our practice covers the full-spectrum of state and federal employment and labor laws concerning employment relationships, corporate and human resources management, with the support of a full service law firm. With a clear goal of excelling at serving our clients' needs, our team of professionals participates in a constant learning process to stay abreast of an ever-changing legal landscape, through our day-to-day hands-on, legal work, publications, speaking engagements, training and leadership roles.
Chambers Review
Ferraiuoli houses an established team handling the full spectrum of labour and employment mandates in Puerto Rico. The department frequently advises on labour audits, immigration issues and conducting internal investigations. The team boasts additional expertise in representing clients in labour litigation proceedings, including wage and hour claims, unfair dismissal and discrimination disputes. The firm acts for an impressive roster of clients hailing from the manufacturing, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.
Work Highlights
- Ferraiuoli LLC represented The New 5-7-9 and Beyond regarding allegations of wrongful termination and resolved the case before going to trial.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ferraiuoli LLC has competent attorneys and good clients. It boasts a solid practice and presence in the market."
"Ferraiuoli LLC has competent attorneys and good clients. It boasts a solid practice and presence in the market."
Notable Practitioners
Long-standing partnerKatherine Gonzálezis well placed to assist clients with employment contracts and human resource management. She is also well versed in handling contentious employment disputes.
"Katherine González is an active and well-respected lawyer."
Dynamic partner María Judith Marchand-Sánchez comes highly recommended for her expertise in the Puerto Rican labour and employment domain.
"María Judith Marchand-Sánchez is a knowledgeable and seasoned lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Ferraiuoli LLC
Puerto Rico
Members
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Clients
Provided by Ferraiuoli LLC
Abbott Laboratories / AbbVie, Inc.
Aldo U.S., Inc.
Kevane Grant Thornton LLP
MMM Healthcare
New 579 and Beyond, Inc., d/b/a/ Rainbow, Mariannes and 5-7-
Stericycle, Inc.
Subway Island Development Corp.
Industries
Provided by Ferraiuoli LLC
Education
Financial Institutions
Financial Services
Food & Spirits
Health
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences
Retail
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Waste & Recycling