Strategic representation in complex employment disputes
We represent companies in individual and collective employment disputes before the Spanish labour courts.
Our work covers dismissals, substantial changes to working conditions, wage claims, harassment and discrimination, senior executive matters, collective conflicts, relocation, professional classification and strikes.
We build litigation strategies that are consistent, evidence-based and focused on protecting the company’s legal and business interests.
Employment disputes in Spain require careful preparation from the outset.
The facts, documentation, evidence, procedural position, internal communications and wider business implications must be aligned before proceedings begin.
We advise on:
Dismissal litigation requires control of the facts, documentation and procedural strategy.
We advise on the legal grounds, evidentiary position, potential exposure, settlement options and defence of the dismissal before the labour courts.
Disputes may arise from changes to working time, remuneration, functions, reporting lines, workplace or mobility arrangements.
We assess the validity of the measure, the applicable legal procedure and the business grounds supporting the company’s decision.
Collective redundancies require discipline, evidence, business insight and negotiation strategy.
We advise on the legal grounds, documentation, consultation process, accompanying measures, implementation and defence of the procedure, aligning legal strategy with the client’s business needs.
Senior executive matters often combine employment, contractual, corporate and reputational issues.
We advise on termination, compensation, variable remuneration, restrictive covenants, confidentiality, breach of duties and the employment status of directors and senior managers.
Collective disputes may affect the workforce, operations and the company’s relationship with employee representatives.
We represent companies in collective conflicts, trade union proceedings, disputes with works councils and matters linked to strikes or industrial action.
Where an employment dispute forms part of an international matter, the Spanish litigation strategy must be aligned with the wider group position.
As founding members of L&E Global, Suárez de Vivero coordinates employment law advice with leading firms in more than 30 countries, supporting companies in cross-border and multi-jurisdictional employment disputes.
Facts, documentation, evidence, legal position and risk profile.
Arguments, procedural route, settlement parameters and litigation objectives.
Witnesses, documentary evidence, expert reports and court submissions.
Negotiation, hearings, appeals, enforcement and post-litigation matters.
Employment counsel should be involved as soon as a dispute becomes foreseeable.
Early involvement is particularly important before issuing a dismissal, changing employment conditions, responding to an internal complaint, commencing an investigation or communicating a decision that may be challenged.
Before the decision or event that may trigger the dispute. Early advice helps preserve evidence, define the correct procedure and reduce avoidable risk.
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