The labour team at Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee acts for an impressive roster of leading multinationals and key players in the Panamanian market – including in the banking, public utilities and transportation sectors. The firm is widely recognised for its prowess in collective bargaining negotiations and high-profile labour litigation, frequently representing clients before the Ministry of Labour and the labour courts; its recent caseload includes representing Banco General in a precedent-setting claim against Panama’s Social Security Fund. Practice head Jorge Federico Lee, a former Minister of Labour and Supreme Court judge, has a wealth of experience in the field, particularly in advising on the labour aspects of major investment projects. He is supported by associate Leopoldo Padilla, who is frequently sought out for his skill in labour disputes.
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Clients clés
- Banco General
- Petróleos Delta
- Copa Airlines
- Minera Panama (First Quantum Minerals)
- ENSA
- Bonlac
Points forts
- Acted for Banco General in litigation against the Panamanian Social Security Fund, which resulted in the recognition of maternity subsidies corresponding to contributions made by the employees during vacation time.
- Represented Petróleos Delta in the successful negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement with the fuel workers union.
- Represented Copa Airlines in arbitration proceedings brought by the cabin crew union requesting new labour conditions.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Leopoldo Padilla
Responsable de la pratique
Jorge Federico Lee