Labour & Employment
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 3
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+56 2 2364 3700About
Provided by Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
Our specialists in labor law, immigration and visas and social security advise on all kinds of matters related to this area of practice: legal advice on hiring and firing workers (massive dismissals, closure of offices and compensation to senior executives) usually participate in the negotiation, drafting and termination of employment contracts; Have extensive experience in collective bargaining and in corporate restructuring processes; They intervene in administrative proceedings before the respective labor authorities, as well as in all kinds of judicial matters and provide advice on matters relating to pensions and social benefits. They also provide advice in relation to human resources policies (Prevention of discrimination, privacy and fundamental rights, internal investigations by harassment and others), restrictive agreements, outsourcing and outsourcing, executive compensation packages. For its part, the team has expertise in advice on hiring foreigners, immigration rules and processing services for all types of temporary permits and residence visas. In addition, we carry out workshops, seminars or training courses in labour and migration matters, and training in general and specific labor legal issues.
Chambers Review
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is a regional full-service firm with a long-standing presence in the Chilean market. The law firm is well placed to handle the employment aspects of corporate transactions as well as compliance programmes. The team is also adept at assisting clients with collective bargaining and individual and mass lay-offs, including subsequent contentious matters.
Work Highlights
- Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría represented Codelco's División Chuquicamata in a judicial trial against the Chilean Labour Governmental Authority, after the client was accused of having illegal access to some employees' medical information.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's lawyers always respond to complex questions accurately and in a language that is easy to understand for individuals who are not from the legal field."
"Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's lawyers always respond to complex questions accurately and in a language that is easy to understand for individuals who are not from the legal field."
Notable Practitioners
Market-leading co-head of department Paulina Miranda is recognised by the Chilean market for her stellar labour and employment expertise regarding corporate matters. She routinely advises multinational clients on employment aspects surrounding corporate transactions and assists on a range of business-critical employment issues including collective bargaining.
"Paulina Miranda has ample and diverse experience, and is an intelligent and knowledgeable lawyer who's always available. She provides very good theoretical analyses as well as highly practical advice."
"Paulina is an excellent, highly skilled and responsive lawyer. She is practical and easy to understand."
Co-head of department Sergio Montes is recognised for his expertise in contentious labour issues such as labour lawsuits and union negotiations.
"Sergio Montes is committed to providing clear, precise, and relevant answers to our queries, going beyond legal matters to consider business and commercial implications."
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