Labour & Employment
Latin America Guide 2025 : Uruguay
Band 1
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Provided by Guyer & Regules
The team excels for its services both in advisory and litigious labour matters. “The lawyers have deep technical knowledge, are committed to the client and stay up to date regarding changes in the law” as Chambers Latin America reviews. Its lawyers have represented all of the Uruguayan financial entities in the salary collective bargaining agreement negotiations with the banking union and the government, as well as the Chamber of Insurance Companies. Other recent work highlights include advising Sherwin Williams in all labour aspects regarding the closing of an industrial plant, and assisting Petrobras and Eurofarma in labour disputes.
Chambers Review
Guyer & Regules is an outstanding full-service firm earning praise for its top-tier labour and employment practice, which has extensive expertise spanning collective bargaining, union negotiation strategies and administrative procedures before the General Inspection of Labour and Social Security in Uruguay. The department is also recognised for its activity on high-level terminations and unfair dismissal litigation. Ecolab is a new client win for the firm.
Work Highlights
- Guyer & Regules undertook the defence of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentariain an employment claim that hinged on the allegation of an abusive termination.
Strengths
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"Guyer & Regules's team has strong technical and market knowledge, which facilitates a high level of service. The lawyers update us quickly and have a strategic business vision."
"Guyer & Regules's advice guarantees that we do things correctly from a labour perspective. The firm's instructions are always complete, clear and concise."
"Guyer & Regules's team has strong technical and market knowledge, which facilitates a high level of service. The lawyers update us quickly and have a strategic business vision."
"Guyer & Regules's advice guarantees that we do things correctly from a labour perspective. The firm's instructions are always complete, clear and concise."
Notable Practitioners
Market-leading partner Leonardo Slinger comes highly recommended by both clients and peers for his expertise in disputes related to the labour and employment field in Uruguay.
"Leonardo Slinger is an appreciated member of our extended team. He is an expert, practical, clear in his opinions, and has the ability to understand his clients' needs and seek solutions."
"Leonardo Slinger's unparalleled experience and knowledge guarantee the best advice in complex cases. Along with his timely response and availability, we could not ask for better service."
Up-and-coming partner Santiago Madalena continues to receive plaudits from the market for his labour and employment expertise, especially for his involvement in labour termination agreements and advice on salary policies and employee benefits.
"Santiago Madalena is an excellent professional with robust responses."
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