Regional firm Arias fields a diverse labour, employment and occupational health and safety practice, which covers the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters for a strong roster of local and multinational clients. Litigation is a core area of expertise for the team, which has a strong record of representing employers in disputes relating to wrongful terminations and occupational illnesses, among other issues, as well as in sensitive investigations. In addition, the department draws on the full-service firm’s corporate department to advise on the labour due diligence of M&A transactions and assist with business immigration matters. Fanny Rodríguez, who is renowned for her experience in labour disputes, leads the practice. Associate Valerya Theodoracopoulos provides capable support.

BLP's strong presence in Central America makes its ‘100% capable‘ labour and employment team a go-to for regional and multinational clients spanning the retail, banking, BPO, and food and beverages sectors, among others. The group is well versed in advising on the labour aspects of corporate matters, including performing labour due diligence, assisting with employee relocations and handling the mass dismissal of employees following the closure of clients’ local operations. Labour disputes also form a key pillar of the practice. At the head of the team, Adolfo Pineda is a frequent adviser to international clients on recruitment, employment contracts and immigration matters. The talented line-up of junior lawyers includes senior associates Jorge Kafati and Cynthia Chavarría (who is based in San Pedro Sula).

Labour law is the calling card of Ulloa & Asociados, which houses a comprehensive practice spanning recruitment and dismissals, the implementation of internal policies, disciplinary proceedings, collective bargaining negotiations and labour disputes. The team is particularly active on the contentious front, with experience of representing employers in labour inspections and in claims brought by employees relating to compensation, social security and workplace accidents. With offices in Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula, as well as an affiliate branch in Miami, the firm is well equipped to assist both local and international companies. Managing partner Marielena Ulloa, who has a wealth of experience in labour and corporate immigration matters, leads the practice, while director Gabriela Oliva is also a key contact.

Litigation is the signature strength of the ‘efficient, conscientious and effective‘ labour team at Alta Melara & Asociados, which takes advantage of the firm’s strong platform in Central America to act for a host of major regional corporations. The team is regularly called upon to represent employers in disputes concerning salary adjustments, discrimination and workplace harassment, among other sensitive issues, as well as in labour inspections. In addition, the firm advises on the review of employment contracts, severance payments and authorisations. Honduras managing partner Óscar Melara, who brings complementary experience in corporate matters to the table, leads the team alongside Michael Rascoff and senior associate Josafat Izaguirre.

Gufa Law‘s ‘business-oriented‘ labour team frequently joins forces with the full-service firm’s active corporate department to advise multinationals from the construction, energy, banking, food and beverages and telecoms industries on labour issues affecting their operations in Honduras. The broad practice covers recruitment and dismissals, payroll management, outsourcing, labour audits and compliance, and the employment aspects of corporate restructurings, as well as labour disputes. Managing partner Mauricio Villeda Jr oversees the practice and is skilled in the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters. He is supported by a strong cohort of associates, including José Armando Díaz (who focuses on litigation) and Julia Sandoval.