Its extensive client base sees Ferrere advise on the establishment and management of operations in Paraguay, specialising in providing support to international clients on corporate restructurings, collective transfers and the preparation and termination of contracts. The team also offers day-to-day labour and social security advice to local companies and national corporations, from remuneration schemes to new technologies. The firm boasts a dedicated internal compliance practice, advising on labour regulations, gross misconduct and the misuse of work tools. It has a strong background in labour litigation, as well as supporting clients in administrative proceedings with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. Labour specialist Marysol Estigarribia is an ‘excellent leader’ and has a successful track record in labour litigation, including cases related to dismissal with fair cause and administrative fines. Bringing experience in administrative and judicial proceedings, senior associate José Trinidad specialises in labour litigation. At the associate level, Matias Chaves ‘shines’ and is a go-to in the team for support in due diligence processes. Fernando Valdovinos and Adriana Figueredo are also active members of the team. Senior associate Pamela Balbuena joined the team in September 2023.

Industrial health and safety matters form a core part of Vouga Abogados’ labour and employment practice. The team advises clients on an international basis, fielding expert knowledge of compliance in the sector, from labour audits to the implementation of labour and social security regulations. It noted a recent increase in advice on the obtention of labour permits, authorisations and licenses, and work involving municipal and administrative procedures. Perla Alderete heads the practice and boasts extensive experience in HR procedures, labour audits and contracts, and both collective and individual bargaining. Associate Walter Vera advises a diverse roster of corporate clients on labour matters, including compliance, terminations and due diligence reports. Marcela dos Santos is another active associate in the team. Senior associate Antonella Llamas joined the team in November 2023, bringing expertise in immigration health, hygiene and occupational safety, and social security matters.

Labour regulation is a core part of Moreno Ruffinelli & Asociados‘ employment practice: the team advises on labour laws and administrative labour regulations and represents clients before the labour authorities. The firm’s diverse clientele of national and international clients spans the full range of industries and sees the practice handle cross-border employment matters. As well as contracts, permits and licences and HR policies, the team is experienced in sensitive labour issues, such as terminations. Practice head José Moreno Ruffinelli leads the team in its advice to major clients, such as Manpower. Maria Del Rocio Penayo Zarza is another name to note, playing a key role in the team, and leading on cross-border matters involving employees with expat status. At the junior level, María Inés Segura advises on social security matters, healthcare benefits and maternity leave, and Jorge Enciso is active in collective bargaining and union matters.

With a balanced contentious and non-contentious practice, Peroni Sosa Tellechea Burt & Narvaja‘s labour team advises a growing roster of national and international clients on day-to-day employment matters, from working hours and pensions to issues related to minimum wage. The group is experienced in handling the labour aspects of mergers and takeovers, as well as employee transfers, social security matters and terminations. It is adept at drafting internal regulations and collective contracts and regularly handles union matters and collective bargaining. Ernesto Fiore leads the team, advising on social security matters and collective bargaining processes. Fiore is also experienced in contentious labour matters, including at the arbitration level, handling unfair dismissal, harassment and discrimination claims. Enrique Sanabria joined the firm at the associate level in February 2023.

Specialising in preventative labour advice, Altra Legal advises on compliance with administrative labour obligations and fields particular expertise in advice to foreign companies on local employment laws. The team excels in sensitive matters, representing clients in litigation related to worker compensation, as well as handling employee misconduct, terminations and company liquidations and dissolutions. It is also experienced in the structuring of internship programmes and advice on payroll accounting. Practice head Andrea Reiser was promoted to counsel in August 2023 and specialises in providing labour and social security advice to financial institutions, fintechs, pharmaceutical laboratories and multinational corporations across the food, fashion and retail industries. Gabriela Melgarejo Allen is also a key contact and receives high praise from clients. Ruth Schneiderman also provides support to the labour team, which grew with the addition of associate Viviana Goralewski in April 2023.

BKM | Berkemeyer‘s labour and employment team expertly guides clients through sensitive matters, including unfair dismissal, harassment and discrimination claims. As well as representing clients in litigation, the group is skilled in negotiation, with a successful track record in the resolution of labour disputes. Labour compliance is another area of expertise, and the practice is regularly called upon to draft contracts and company policies and regulations. Senior associate Hugo Aponte leads the team, representing clients in labour litigation. He also excels in the drafting of employment and executive contracts and is well-positioned to advise international companies on local labour laws. Jorge Peralta is experienced in employee transfers and dismissals, as well as advising on social security and hygiene regulations. Mauricio Ozuna specialises in judicial litigation within the labour and social security field.

Comprised of experts in both national and international employment regulations, Estudio Jurídico Gross Brown advises clients on the implementation of internal labour policies and health and safety measures. The team is experienced in labour conflicts, representing clients in litigation and participating in collective bargaining processes. It has a balanced employer and employee practice, with services ranging from advice on recruitment, termination and transfers to dismissals and compensation. The team fields expertise in specialist areas, such as maternity and domestic work regimes. As an established figure in the market, Pilar Callizo leads the team and plays an active role in the drafting of labour and employment bills, policy and regulations. At the associate level, Miguel Díaz is an active member of the practice and Sole Andrada is a name to note.

Boasting extensive experience before the Social Security Institute and the Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security, Olmedo Abogados advises on the drafting of internal labour regulations and the registration of employers and employees. The team advises on terminations, sanctions and hiring, and the handling of employment contracts and personnel documents makes up a key part of its caseload. Practice co-head Ana Valiente brings extensive expertise in both labour advice and litigation to the team, advising companies on unjustified dismissal and wage and hour claims, as well as union issues. Valiente leads the team alongside Susana Ramos, also an experienced litigator and go-to counsel in labour and social security matters.