Federico Villarino
Partner
Federico Villarino is a partner with extensive experience advising national and international companies on labor law
A specialist in labor disputes and defense before courts and tribunals, Federico advises companies in all procedural instances, administrative conciliations, and collective arbitration. His practice includes labor aspects of mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, general employment contracts, and executive agreements. He has also advised companies in the field of Sports Law on contractual matters.
Academic Background
- LLB in Law, University of Buenos Aires (1998)
- Master’s in International Economic Law, University of Warwick, UK (2002)
Related services
- Litigation and Arbitration
- Employment and Incentives
Related insights
The BCRA, through Circular “A8460”, has authorised companies to pay their employees’ wages into wage accounts denominated in US dollars. Employers may choose to pay their staff’s wages in foreign currency, and employees will be able to access these funds in US dollars through the banking system.
The regulations governing the Registered Employment Promotion Scheme (PER) are designed to encourage the formalisation of existing employment relationships in the private sector that are either unregistered or inadequately registered.
Decree N°409/2026 regulates Law N°27.802 on Labour Modernisation, introducing changes in pay slips, medical certificates, resignations and collective bargaining.
