About

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FERRERE labour team is the largest in the market and its density afford a broad experience in diverse sectors of activity and a very complete view of best market practices. Our specialists are heavily business-oriented and boast in-depth knowledge of the local market but also with a very updated international approach.

FERRERE Labor team focuses on providing high-quality advice on its clients’ day-to-day matters, as well as on complex and highly strategic issues. It is particularly active in advising on remuneration structures, employment contracts, corporate policies, taxability of labor items, expatriation and migration procedures, outsourcing processes and implementation of new technologies, as well as organizational change, restructurings and personnel terminations.

FERRERE is also recognized for its experience in labor litigation and represents companies on administrative procedures, where it handles a very large portfolio of cases and has achieved a significant success rate. Our specialists are considered as first-class negotiators vis a vis unions, business chambers and Government, due to their broad experience in managing union conflicts, collective negotiations and collective agreements drafting at company or sector level.

In addition FERRERE conducts labor, job safety and occupational health compliance audits, collaborates actively in internal investigations as well as provides in-house training courses.

Chambers Review

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Labour & Employment - Uruguay
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Band 1
What the Team is Known For

Ferrere Abogados is a prestigious full-service regional firm with a stellar reputation in this field, advising on contentious and non-contentious labour issues. The team's expertise spans union negotiations, complex restructuring, and issues arising from branch closures. The department is also adept at handling individual and collective dismissals, as well as assisting with health and safety training regulations and outsourcing. The firm's clients include multinational conglomerates from the healthcare, banking and technology industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Ferrere Abogados advised Uber BV and Uber Technologies Uruguay on negotiations with the local authorities regarding labour and social security provisions applicable to drivers, including individual labour claims.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Nelson Larrañaga
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Nelson Larrañaga
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Senior Statespeople

Distinguished partner Nelson Larrañaga continues to play a leading role in collective bargaining and health and safety training in the country.

"Nelson Larrañaga is an excellent professional and makes a difference in the topics we discuss."

Verónica Raffo
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Verónica Raffo
Head of Labour & Employment
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Band 1

Outstanding partner Verónica Raffo continues to elicit market-leading praise for her stellar practice in the Uruguayan labour and employment space.

"Verónica Raffo has become a trusted adviser. She is an extremely skilled and talented lawyer who is always open to exploring new paths to find effective solutions to complex matters."

"Verónica Raffo is an excellent professional. She is permanently attentive to our needs, concerns and queries. Her work style is collaborative, committed, reliable and a permanent source of support."

Alberto Baroffio
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Alberto Baroffio
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Band 2

Solid partner Alberto Baroffio wins praise from clients for his activity in the labour and employment field in Uruguay.

"Alberto Baroffio is an excellent professional, very solid in his answers, and has a broad business vision."

Ranked Lawyers at
Ferrere Abogados

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Uruguay

Labour & Employment

Nelson Larrañaga
S
Nelson Larrañaga
S
Senior Statespeople
Verónica Raffo
1
Verónica Raffo
Head of Labour & Employment
1
Band 1
Alberto Baroffio
2
Alberto Baroffio
2
Band 2

Members

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