Baker McKenzie is known for its expertise in handling complex terminations and employment-related litigation. The practice is also sought out to assist on the labour aspects of M&A deals, internal investigations and compliance matters, and staff compensation and migration. Labour relations, trade union matters and pension law are covered too. The well-reviewed Alberto González Torres leads the practice and has significant experience across the areas of employment contracts, litigation, compensation, social security and pensions. He is supported by a strong roster of partners that includes Daniel Orlansky (who has expertise in employment contracts, transactional labour matters and contentious issues), Diego Bongiovanni (who advises on individual and collective employment law), and Matías Herrero  (who assists with mass terminations and employee benefits).

With more than 50 dedicated labour lawyers on its roster, Bruchou & Funes de Rioja is often the first port of call for international and domestic clients seeking marketing-leading labour and employment law advice. The practice’s comprehensive labour offering covers administrative and judicial claims, mass trials, social security issues, collective bargaining and human resources. The team is also sought out for advice on the labour aspects of M&A transactions and restructurings, with incentive plans, staff retention, regulatory matters and immigration also expertly handled. The practice boasts an enviable bench of senior partner talent. Ignacio Funes de Rioja is a reference in the areas of individual and collective labour law, while the internationally recognised Daniel Funes de Rioja frequently represents the firm before domestic authorities and at global industry fora. Pablo Barbieri is a procedural expert who handles labour litigation before national, federal and provincial courts and tribunals; Ignacio Capurro focuses on collective disputes; Florencia Funes de Rioja covers individual and collective law and is key contact within the Ius Laboris alliance; Martín Basualdo takes on individual, collective and social security labour law matters, as well as audits of internal processes in M&A; Eduardo Viñales is well known for his advice to multinationals on labour and human resources matters; and María Eugenia Santos is skilled in labour audits and due diligence. Long-serving partner Nilo Thomas has retired, while associate Lucila Tagliaferro has been promoted to partner.

Marval O’Farrell Mairal is renowned for its labour litigation experience and is frequently called on to represent domestic and international clients before all levels of courts as well as the Labour Secretariat. The firm is also known for its expertise in the winding up of the Argentine operations of multinationals; handling union negotiations; and its thorough coverage of non-contentious matters, including the labour aspects of M&A processes and labour compliance. The team also differentiates its proposition with a proprietary software tool that harnesses predicative analytics and assists clients with planning defences in contentious labour matters. The outstanding labour litigator Javier Patrón leads the practice and is ably supported by a strong bench of senior partner talent that includes labour specialist Enrique Stile and Diego Kelly, who is sought out for his track record in the areas of compensation and union matters. Other key partner names include Rodrigo Solá Torino, who leads on immigration matters; seasoned labour litigator José María Llano; and complex labour litigation expert Guillermo Osorio. Associate Paola Forchiassin and senior associate Jorge Rovillard are the main contacts at junior level.

Beccar Varela covers all aspects of labour law and advises local and foreign clients on labour litigation, collective bargaining, dismissals, mass layoffs and migration, as well as employment contract drafting, compensation plans, disciplinary matters and labour due diligence in M&A processes. In addition, the team works together with the firm’s white-collar crime and compliance departments to handle investigations in cases of potential employee misconduct. The practice is co-led by the well-reviewed Álvaro Galli, who covers social security, compensation, expatriate regimes and senior recruitment and dismissals, and María Eduarda Noceti, who was raised to the partnership at the end of 2023.

Mitrani Caballero & Ruiz Moreno Abogados provides a comprehensive labour law service that covers collective bargaining, workforce restructuring, industrial action mitigation, union negotiations and labour litigation, as well as the labour aspects of M&A deals, cross-border employment matters, health and safety issues, and employment contract drafting. Julio Caballero heads the team and brings extensive experience in employment, collective bargaining and social security matters to the table. He is flanked by employment law veteran Lorenzo Gnecco and Jorge Pico, both of whom are well versed in collective bargaining and social security matters. The senior team is supported by a strong bench of young partner talent. Felicitas de Achával‘s practice is focused on expatriations and the labour aspects of M&A; Rita Payarola is sought out for her labour disputes expertise; Esteban Valansi handles social security and M&A matters; and Ana Clara Gómez Casadei is an expert in cross-border labour work.

Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen‘s labour practice is best known for its litigation track record and is sought out for support in collective and individual litigation in all settings, including all levels of court and administrative proceedings, as well as before government ministries and regulatory authorities. The team also handles labour due diligence in M&A deals, compensation planning, immigration issues and day-to-day labour matters. The practice is co-led by Julio César Stefanoni Zani, a veteran labour lawyer with extensive experience in complex labour-related claims; labour and social security law expert Enrique Betemps; established labour practitioner Julio Lococo; and versatile labour partner Geraldine Moffat, who works with local and international clients on a range of contentious and non-contentious labour matters. Matías Fuse, who was promoted to counsel at the start of 2024, focuses on executive personnel termination agreements and litigation. He provides second-line support alongside associate Verónica Benegas, who represents clients in administrative and judicial proceedings.

Allende & Brea supports clients from a wide range of sectors with a comprehensive labour offering that spans labour M&A due diligence, remote working and internet use policies, furloughs and terminations, and immigration. As a member of the L&E Global labour alliance, the practice is particularly well placed to handle cross-border work that requires the capacity to pull together evidence and documentation from multiple jurisdictions. The ‘exceptional’ Nicolás Grandi leads the practice and handles a broad mix of labour work, including employee transfers, complex labour litigation, M&A deals, terminations and settlement negotiations. At associate level, Agustina Faretta (who has expertise in union issues and labour litigation); Lía D’Aloisio (who focuses on litigation and union work); and Lucas Tamagno (who provides the full range of employment advice for local clients) are the main points of contact.

Bomchil provides comprehensive coverage of individual and collective labour matters and is sought out by clients across a range of sectors to advise on complex employment disputes, staff restructuring, labour due diligence, human resources compliance, compensation and benefits. The team is co-led by the exceptional labour law veteran Esteban Carcavallo, who has stepped down as a firm partner but remains active in the labour practice as of counsel, and counsel Edgardo Isola, an ‘outstanding professional’ who works across a variety of labour law matters. Specialist labour law of counsel Gabriel Schlosser and associate Bárbara Wessolowski provide additional support.

MBB Balado Bevilacqua Abogados is a labour law and employment boutique that takes on complex local and cross-border labour work for clients around the world. The team has carved out a pioneering role in the areas of anti-harassment; anti-discrimination; and workplace gender equity and diversity policy development. The firm also covers health and safety, social security and compensation matters; as well as litigation, transactional work, collective dismissals and collective bargaining. Respected labour law expert Mercedes Balado Bevilacqua co-heads the practice alongside Analía Durán, who covers a mix of employment contracts, expatriate benefits, complex labour litigation and the labour aspects of M&A transactions.

Nicholson y Cano Abogados covers contentious and non-contentious labour matters for clients in number of spheres, with oil and gas, industrial and services among the sectors where it is particularly active. The team has a large labour litigation portfolio, handling administrative and judicial claims, and is also an active contributor to the employment cell of the IDEA Colloquium, a foundation of Argentine employers. Experienced labour law all-rounder Pablo Javier Venarotti co-leads the team alongside veteran collective bargaining and employment law expert Juan Carlos Etchebehere and insurance specialist Marcela Botta, who is currently managing a portfolio of more than 4,000 compensation litigation cases.

O'Farrell assists a loyal customer base in a range of labour-related matters, including labour due diligence in deal processes, individual labour matters, and collective labour disputes and union conflicts. The practice is particularly sought out for the depth of its labour-related litigation expertise and collective bargaining experience. José Luis Zapata is a well-known labour lawyer covering individual and collective labour disputes, managing labour proceedings, and negotiating collective bargaining agreements with unions. He co-leads the team with fellow partner Ignacio Agustín Castiglione, who focuses on preventative counselling and labour-related dispute resolution.

Abeledo Gottheil Abogados is sought out by international clients for advice on the labour aspects of winding down Argentine operations and is also known for its litigation work, managing a high volume of labour suits at all levels of the court system. Other areas of expertise include drafting and implementing internal labour policies and supporting executives in departure deal negotiations. Individual and collective labour law expert Fernando Andrés Font leads the team alongside Andrés Emiliano Anselmi, who covers hiring, termination and compensation matters, as well as labour lawsuits.

Alfaro-Abogados advises the HR departments of large corporations on a wide range of labour and immigration matters, including collective bargaining negotiations, employee benefits, labour disputes, terminations, workplace safety issues, and working visas. The financial and professional services sectors are particularly strong areas for the firm, which also supports clients on the labour aspects of M&A and labour-related compliance issues. Carlos Miguez is an expert in public and private law and co-leads the practice alongside associate Madelaine Geuzi Karaian, who assists local and international clients in individual and collective labour matters.

Barreiro, Oliva, De Luca, Jaca, Nicastro provides comprehensive labour support to local and international clients, with a service offering that encompasses union relations, company reorganisations, and international employee transfers, as well as labour-related litigation and due diligence matters. Founding partner Pablo Nicastro leads the practice and advises on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious labour issues. Specialist counsel Sofía Amadeo (who handles individual and collective labour disputes) provides additional support. Associate Clara Fazio (who focuses on labour and social security law) has taken on a secondment in Madrid to build international experience.

Estudio Bunge represents clients in trade union negotiations and collective bargaining; advises on employment and social security matters; handles immigration and expatriate labour matters; and works on plant closures and the labour elements of M&A deals. The practice is co-headed by corporate partner Carlos Nogueira and up-and-coming senior associate Juan Campenni, who has rejoined the team after completing an LLM in Miami.

Multinational companies from a range of sectors turn to Deloitte Legal - Legal y Fiscal S.A. for day-to-day support on labour matters, with tax-related labour matters a particularly prominent line of work for the practice. The team also covers labour due diligence in M&A; restructurings; labour litigation; and incentive and compensation plans. Complex labour litigation expert Walter Mañko leads the team, with versatile labour and social security lawyer Luciana Micaela Campis providing additional support.

Dentons Rattagan Arocena regularly represents clients in employment and social security litigation and compliance investigations, and also advises on executive compensation schemes, individual employment agreements, and the drafting of human resources policies. Cross-border labour matters are an especially prominent area of expertise for a practice that handles a steady flow of incoming work from the firm’s global parent. The practice is fronted by Juan Larrouy, who has extensive labour law experience and is particularly well known for his litigation track record. Senior associates Cecilia de Múgica (who focuses on disciplinary measures and individual and collective layoffs) and Fernando Neville (who provides day-to-day labour law advice) lead the second line.

Tanoira Cassagne Abogados handles individual and collective labour law matters and has a particularly strong contentious labour practice, supporting clients in labour conflicts and union negotiations. Advice on stock option plans, company restructurings and immigration is also provided by a firm that has developed specialist expertise in how blockchain and cryptocurrency can be be used to pay salaries and benefits. The team is led by experienced labour all-rounder Pablo Mastromarino, whose practice covers expatriate programmes, stock option plans, union conflicts, collective bargaining, discrimination claims and compliance investigations. Associates Mora López Petit and Ezequiel Peña provide second-line support, handling labour lawsuits, union issues and compensation matters. The firm has also strengthened its bench with the hires of associates Joaquina Paoloni from Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen in June 2023 and María Carolina Muriago from Beccar Varela in June 2024.

Wiener Soto Caparrós is sought out to advise management teams on workforce hiring and reduction strategies, employee compensation structures and the labour aspects of M&A transactions. The firm is also active in litigation and conflict resolution. The practice is fronted by Gonzalo Soto, who has a broad labour practice but is best known for his experience in collective bargaining, conflict management and resolving union work stoppages. Andrea Nalvanti is the key contact at associate level and advises large companies on various management-side employment law matters, including contract issues, human resource management, individual employment relations and collective bargaining agreements.

The Zang, Bergel & Viñes Abogados labour team works closely with the firm’s dispute resolution practice and  takes on a significant amount of labour-related litigation work. Restructuring planning, collective agreements and labour contracts advice is also offered. Litigation and dispute resolution expert Rodrigo Bustingorry co-leads the practice alongside of counsel Alejandro Mao (who covers general labour matters) and senior associate Noelia Martins (who handles labour litigation).