Chambers Europe 2023
Abdón Pedrajas Littler top ranked by Chambers Europe 2023 as leading firm in Spain in Employment Law.
Founded in 1968, we are experts in Labor Corporate Law, specializing in Employment Law Advice, Restructurings, Collective Labor Law, International Labor Law, Workplace Corporate Support, Collective Bargaining, Labor Procedure and Litigation, Trade Unions, Social Security, Labor Tax Law, Criminal Labor Law, Business Secrets and Data Protection and Health and Safety.
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Abdón Pedrajas Littler top ranked by Chambers Europe 2023 as leading firm in Spain in Employment Law.
Abdón Pedrajas Littler ranked by The Legal 500 EMEA 2022 as leading firm in Spain in Labor and Employment Law.
The boutique law firm Abdón Pedrajas assists clients across its offices in Madrid and Barcelona with complex employment mandates, further aided by the firm's international reach. Its teams often advise on collective and individual dismissals, including those of top executives, as well as collective claims brought by trade unions. In addition, clients benefit from the firm's strength in employee transfers and classification cases. Furthermore, Abdón Pedrajas handles the suspension of employment contracts, furlough schemes and home working arrangements pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic. The team is particularly praised for its ability to serve the local needs of companies that have numerous sites across Spain. With its expertise in the employment law aspects of corporate transactions the firm complements its excellent services.
Abdón Pedrajas premiada como Mejor Boutique Derecho Laboral España, en la VI Edición de los Premios Expansión Jurídico a la Excelencia en la Práctica del Derecho de los Negocios. Este galardón reconoce el desempeño del Despacho debido su alta especialización en Derecho Laboral Corporativo, la evolución de su negocio y estrategia de internacionalización, así como su participación en asuntos legales de especial complejidad y relevancia. Abdón Pedrajas también se alzó con este importante premio en 2017, 2019 y 2020 en la II, IV y V Edición de los Premios Expansión Jurídico.
Antonio Pedrajas Quiles and Ivan López García de la Riva are noted as Leading Individuals. Alfonso Pedrajas, Sonia Cortés and Inés Molero are also noted as key lawyers.
Dedicated boutique active in collective disputes, boardroom disputes and discrimination claims. Often advises on collective and individual dismissals. Defends litigation brought by unions over the implementation of new work time policies. Earns praise for its ability to serve the local needs of companies that have numerous sites across Spain. Has experience in the suspension of employment contracts for companies affected by the pandemic, and assists those implementing measures to try to keep production sites operating throughout lockdown. Assists with the drafting of executives' contracts. Also handles the employment law aspects of corporate transactions.
Abdón Pedrajas, top ranked by Leaders League 2021, as Leading Firm in Spain in Labour Litigation. Antonio Pedrajas, Iván López, Sonia Cortés, Alfonso Pedrajas and Inés Molero named as leading employment lawyers.
Abdón Pedrajas, awarded as Best Labour and Employment Law Boutique in Spain, at the V Edition of the Expansion of Legal Prizes for Excellence in Business Law Practice. This award recognizes the performance of the Firm due to its high specialization in employment and labour law, the evolution of its business and internationalization strategy, as well as its participation in legal matters of special complexity and relevance. Abdón Pedrajas was also distinguished was this important award on 2017 and 2019, at the II and IV Edition of the Expansion of Legal Prizes for Excellence in Business Law Practice.
Abdón Pedrajas Abogados premiada como "Law Firm of the Year - Non Contentious Advisory" en los "Iberian Lawyer Labour Awards 2020".
Abdón Pedrajas, awarded as Best Legal Boutique in Spain, at the IV Edition of the Expansion of Legal Prizes for Excellence in Business Law Practice. This award recognizes the performance of the Firm due to its high specialization in employment and labor law, the evolution of its business and internationalization strategy, as well as its participation in legal matters of special complexity and relevance. Abdón Pedrajas was also distinguished was this important award on 2017, at the IV Edition of the Expansion of Legal Prizes for Excellence in Business Law Practice.
Chambers & Partners promotes Abdón Pedrajas to Band 2 in the area of employment Law. - “Dedicated boutique active in collective conflicts, boardroom disputes and discrimination claims. Often advises on collective and individual dismissals and restructurings. Has a number of domestic and international clients from the manufacturing, telecommunications and banking industries. Assists with the employment aspects of transactions, representing a range of employers in negotiations with trade unions. Also handles issues in connection with outsourcing projects.Sources appreciate that the lawyers "get straight to the point and contribute clear conclusions to complex labour law problems." Clients report that "the legal advice is well founded on expertise in employment law and recent cases," and say that the lawyers are "extremely dedicated and well prepared, so you know you are in safe hands."
‘Excellent’ employment boutique Abdón Pedrajas acts for several leading multinationals and is noted for ‘its success rate in litigation, availability and area knowledge’. The firm specialises in complex restructuring advice, high-profile employment disputes (including executive claims) and collective redundancy matters. The Firm has several highly-experienced partners, including managing partner Antonio Pedrajas, group head Iván López (who ‘provides excellent relationship management’), and Sonia Cortés (who gives ‘clear, practical advice and is quick to reply’).
“Market sources value that the team “provides a personalised, almost à la carte service“, whilst clients also highlight that “all the lawyers have a deep knowledge of the area, a clear customer focus and a scrupulous way of working.”
The team “has significant experience in restructurings and collective dismissals. Very hard-working and dedicated lawyers, always extremely well prepared, with a good sense of negotiation and prudent guidance”.
Abdón Pedrajas has been named "Law Firm of the Year 2018" by the prestigious publication Best Lawyers International, due to its expertise in Labor and Employment Law. This award recognizes us a top and leading firm for our national and international work in Labor and Employment law, based on our coverage and scope in this practice area, historical analysis of the firm's "Lawyer of the Year" awards, and the firm's reputation as an expert in this area. In addition, the publication has again included in the list of Best Lawyers 2018, 9 lawyers of the Firm in the fields of Labor and Employment (8 mentions), Employee Benefits Law (2 mentions), Tax Law (1 mention).
Abdón Pedrajas, awarded as Best Legal Boutique in Spain, at the II Edition of the Expansion of Legal Prizes for Excellence in Business Law Practice. This award recognizes the performance of the Firm due to its high specialization in employment and labor law, the evolution of its business and internationalization strategy, as well as its participation in legal matters of special complexity and relevance. Abdón Pedrajas has also been a finalist as Best Labor & Employment Firm.
Abdón Pedrajas has a high recognition for a strong employment litigation practice. Represents clients in collective disputes, boardroom disputes and discrimination claims. Often advises on collective and individual dismissals, employment status disputes and restructurings. Also assists with the employment aspects of transactions.
“The service is fast and personalised…” “We always deal with the partner as our point of contact…” “Very agile and quick in terms of resolving problems.”
Abdón Pedrajas is an ‘excellent’ employment boutique, with several highly-experienced partners, including managing partner Antonio Pedrajas, group head Iván López (who ‘provides excellent relationship management’), and Sonia Cortés (who gives ‘clear, practical advice and is quick to reply’).
Best Lawyers 2016, includes 9 lawyers of Abdón Pedrajas, in the fields of Labor and Employment (8 mentions), Employee Benefits Law (3 mentions), Tax Law (1 meintion).
I would highlight the lawyers' thoroughness in preparing trials and their extensive experience and knowledge of employment disputes, say clients about Abdón Pedrajas.
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