Labour & Employment
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 3
Chambers Review
GNP Canales Abogados Laborales is a dynamic labour and employment law firm with a respected reputation in the Chilean legal market. The team regularly assists clients with a wide range of employment disputes including harassment and workplace accident claims. It also advises on health and safety matters and the existence of minimum services during strikes, and offers further strength advising on collective bargaining agreements, dismissals and immigration issues.
Work Highlights
- GNP Canales Abogados Laborales represented Transbordadora Austral Broom in an arbitration proceeding over a dispute between the client and its trade union regarding a draft collective agreement proposed by the union.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"GNP Canales Abogados Laborales' lawyers are responsive, effective and always provide us with innovative advice with a strategic perspective on labour and employment issues."
"GNP Canales Abogados Laborales' lawyers are responsive, effective and always provide us with innovative advice with a strategic perspective on labour and employment issues."
Notable Practitioners
Alfonso Canales Undurraga has a wide-ranging employment practice that sees him advising key clients on disputes before the Chilean labour courts, as well as HR policies and advisory matters. He also boasts noted negotiating expertise in collective bargaining processes.
"Alfonso Canales Undurraga is a lawyer with a lot of experience in labour matters. He has significant knowledge of our company and the market in which we operate."
Up-and-coming partner Carlos Gutiérrez de Torres enters the rankings this year after receiving significant praise for his activity and relevance in the Chilean labour and employment legal market.
"Carlos Gutiérrez de Torres has excellent knowledge and showcases a structured approach when working with us. He is clear, precise and delivers a prompt service."
Ranked Lawyers at
GNP Canales Abogados Laborales
Chile