Lawyer

Luis Enrique Fernández Pallarés

Profile

Luis is a lawyer in the Madrid office. He joined Pérez-Llorca in September 2003 as head of the Employment Law practice, after several years practising as a lawyer at a prestigious international firm. He was made partner in 2007.

Experience

A specialist in employment and social security law, he advises on all aspects of employment relations. He has expertise in collective bargaining with employee representatives, including collective bargaining agreements, collective redundancies and substantial changes to working conditions. He also represents clients in individual and collective proceedings before the labour courts at all levels. In addition, he advises on the drafting and termination of senior executive contracts.

Education

2003 Advanced Programme in Employment Relations, Instituto de Empresa (Madrid) 1994 Law degree, Universidad Autónoma (Madrid) 1992 Diploma in Business Management, Colegio Universitario Luis Vives (Madrid)

Academic Activities

Luis has extensive teaching experience and regularly takes part in seminars and conferences as an employment law expert. He also teaches at the following universities: Master’s Degree in Access to the Legal Profession, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Master’s Degree in Access to Legal Practice, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. Master’s Degree in Access to the Legal Profession, Universidad Complutense de Madrid.

Memberships

Ilustre Colegio de la Abogacía de Madrid (ICAM). International Bar Association (Employment Committee). European Employment Lawyer Association. Foro Español de Relaciones Laborales. Asociación Española de Derecho del Trabajo y de la Seguridad Social.

Awards and Recognition

Chambers Europe: ‘Employment’. Legal 500 EMEA: ‘Employment’ (Leading Individual). Leaders League: ‘Employment Advisory’ and ‘Employment Litigation’. Who’s Who Legal: Global Leader in Labour and Employment 2022 / Pensions & Benefits 2022. Best Lawyers®: ‘Employee Benefits Law’ and ‘Labour and Employment Law’.

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