Labor

Our Labor Department has broad experience in all areas of labor law. This experience includes the hiring and dismissal of workers, implementation of workforce restructuring plans, modification of labor conditions (salaries, geographical and functional mobility, etc.), restructuring of staff and redundancy plans, negotiating collective bargaining agreements and strikes, as well as advice in contentious labor conflicts, both in administrative and judicial proceedings.

Special attention is paid to relations with top managers due to their relevance to our clients and the particular complexity of their contracts (compensation, professional secrets, non-competition clauses, etc.), their termination and the possible co-existence with other types of civil, corporate or commercial relations. 

Our labor team also coordinates with different areas of our firm, in particular with the mergers and acquisitions and private equity areas, given the importance of labor due diligence, drafting and supervising of top managerial contracts. We also work alongside the tax department to design compensation and incentive plans such as stock option plans, profit sharing plans and pensions schemes.

Contact partner: Alfonso Suárez 

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Recommendations in legal directories:

"Recommended firm" in labour. Sources say: "The relationship with this firm is magnificent, there are no time delays and the partners are always available." Alfonso Suárez is a well-respected employment lawyer and enjoys a strong reputation in the market. - CHAMBERS EUROPE GUIDE 2011 EDITION - 

"Recommended firm" in labour. - THE EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA LEGAL 500 2007 TO 2011 EDITIONS - 

"Recommended firm" in labour. 
- PLC WHICH LAWYER? 2007 TO 2011 EDITIONS -

The four-employment department at this reputed Spanish firm has particular strength in regulations and dismissals but advises on all employment issues, including implementation of workforce restructuring plans, negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and contentious labour conflicts. Department head Alfonso Suárez has extensive experience in the field and is admired by clients for his "deep knowledge of the law and great skills in court." -CHAMBERS EUROPE GUIDE 2010 EDITION - 

“Recommended firm” in labour: Araoz & Rueda´s labour department is praised for its "excellent client care, fast responsive and robust advice." "It clearly stands out among other firms in Spain", say clients. The labour team is led by the "knowledgeable, responsive and thorough" Alfonso Suárez - THE EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA LEGAL 500 2010 EDITION -

This four-lawyer team frequently advises international companies that already have a presence in Spain, as well as those that are looking to invest in the country. The firm also has a great deal of expertise in due diligence and litigation work, capably negotiating collective dismissals and collective bargaining agreements. Department head Alfonso Suárez is described as "a master in his field" and is highly regarded for his preparation on a case and close ties with his clients. 
- CHAMBERS EUROPE GUIDE 2009 EDITION -

“The firm always delivers value for money and is punctual” say observers. It is heavily involved in litigation, due diligence matters, collective dismissals with the aim of reaching agreement without going to a tribunal and contracts for high-end employees such as company executives and directors. Recently, it has been particularly active in equality law. The Lawyers: “Vastly experienced” Alfonso Suárez is praised by clients for his “splendid strategy during trials”. 
- CHAMBERS EUROPE GUIDE 2008 EDITION -

Important Spanish corporate clients unanimously recommend the labour law practice of this firm. Interviewees valued the team’s “experience and excellent job co-ordinating international employment issues” and praised the lawyers\' “exhaustive analytical methodology, negotiating skills and capacity to meet strict deadlines”. The Lawyers: Partner Alfonso Suárez leads the firm’s employment practice and collected market praise for his “outstanding preparation, track record and detailed analysis of the issues.” 
- CHAMBERS EUROPE GUIDE 2007 EDITION -