Central America 2020 – Labour, Employment & Immigration - Legal Marketplace Analysis

Most Highly Regarded

• Randall González – BLP, San José
• Paola Gutierrez – Caoba Legal, San José
• Federico Solis – Fragomen Costa Rica Immigration Services LLC, San José

Costa Rica

Randall González at BLP is a “leading labour and employment lawyer” with “vast experience” advising domestic and international companies on compliance and policy issues.

Federico Solis of Fragomen stands out as “one of the very best immigration specialists in the country”.

At Caoba Legal, Paola Gutierrez is widely recognised for her “detailed knowledge of labour and employment matters”.
Juan Jose Carreras is highlighted for his encyclopaedic understanding of labour laws, which he applies to the top-rated preventive advice he delivers to clients.

At Bufete Carro, Maria Del Rocio Hernández Carro, is “certainly a top player for labour law”, with more than 25 years of experience in the field.

The “brilliant” Luis Sanchez at Facio & Cañas enjoys praise for his long-standing practice which encompasses contentious labour disputes, dismissals and immigration law.

Alfonso Carro of Central Law is singled out by sources who note he does an “excellent job defending clients in labour disputes”.

Oscar Bejarano Coto at Oscar Bejarano & Asociados is “highly regarded as one of the most prominent employment lawyers in Costa Rican history”.

Anna Karina Jiménez of Dentons Muñoz receives plaudits for her stellar work on employment contracts, transactions, preventive consultations, and the full gamut of immigration matters.

Dominican Republic

Norman De Castro Campbell of DR&R Abogados y Consultores Fiscales is lauded for his 20-plus years of experience handling labour and employment issues for international clients.

Tomas Hernández Metz at Headrick Rizik Alvarez & Fernandez is revered for his strong understanding of contractual law as well as his extensive experience resolving labour disputes.

El Salvador

At Valdés Suárez & Velasco, Mario Sánchez Chinchilla is a go-to practitioner for collective employment matters and pensions issues.
Carlos Urbina Blandón is esteemed for his formidable expertise when it comes to HR matters and administrative procedures.

Guatemala

Liz Gordillo at Arias is a “fantastic labour lawyer” who domestic and international clients rely on for compliance advice and business immigration.

Honduras

Sergio Bendana Lopez of Lopez Rodezno & Asociados receives widespread recognition for his thorough understanding of labour and employment matters relating to antitrust and corporate law.

Panama

Rubén Martín Castillo Gil at Mendoza, Arias, Valle & Castillo is a “first-tier labour and employment expert” with a strong track-record in disputes, collective issues and negotiations.
Eduardo Valle is a seasoned practitioner with four decades of experience handling collective bargaining negotiations and complex labour disputes.

Juan Gabriel Gonzalez Saavedra of Alfaro Ferrer & Ramírez is well versed at dealing with union disputes and employment contract issues for an array of public and private companies.
Enna Ferrer de Carles is a “first-rate lawyer” with a broad practice covering labour disputes, contract drafting and immigration law.