Perspectiva General

Sonia Cortés is an experienced employment lawyer with particular experience advising on and addressing senior executive and boardroom disputes, recruitment practices, terms and conditions of employment, discrimination and harassment, termination of contracts and dismissals, the enforcement of post-termination obligations, transfer of undertakings on acquisition and disposal of businesses, restructuring projects and redundancies.

Sonia has close to 20 years of experience in managing large projects which are often of an international nature and encompass complex and highly sensitive business issues. She regularly provides strategic advice on restructuring situations.

Sonia advises on employment issues with a business-oriented approach and is noted for finding solutions to complex issues, often for multinational companies. With a history of acting for manufacturers and retailers, as well as companies in the IT, chemical and metal sectors, she is accomplished at providing commercial and pragmatic advice.

Sonia is recognized for her work in the field of Spanish Employment and Labour Law by leading international legal guides, including Chambers Europe, Expert Guides, Who’s Who Legal and Best Lawyers in Employment.

Reconocimiento

Named, The Best Lawyers in Spain™

2021-2025

Recommended, Labour & Employment

Who’s Who Legal

2024

News, Analysis & Press

The Global Guide Quarterly (Quarter 3, 2024)

Global Guide Quarterly

October 23, 2024

2024 Summer Olympics Series: Spain

Insight

July 29, 2024

The Global Guide Quarterly (Quarter 2, 2024)

Global Guide Quarterly

July 24, 2024

Littler Global Guide - Spain - Q1 2024

Global Guide Quarterly

April 17, 2024

Littler Global Guide - Spain - Q2 2023

Global Guide Quarterly

July 21, 2023

Littler Global Guide - Spain - Q1 2023

Global Guide Quarterly

April 12, 2023

Littler Global Guide - Spain - Q4 2022

Global Guide Quarterly

January 26, 2023

Littler Global Guide - Spain - Q3 2022

Global Guide Quarterly

October 25, 2022

Littler Global Guide - Spain - Q2 2022

Global Guide Quarterly

July 18, 2022

Littler Global Guide - Spain - Q1 2022

Global Guide Quarterly

April 18, 2022

Littler Global Guide - Spain - Q4 2021

Global Guide Quarterly

January 19, 2022

Littler Global Guide - Spain - Q2 2021

Global Guide Quarterly

July 19, 2021

Littler Global Guide - Spain - Q4 2020

Global Guide Quarterly

February 26, 2021

Speaking Engagements

Supporting Employees with the Four Ms: Menstruation, Miscarriage, Maternity and Menopause

Littler Executive Employer Conference, Phoenix, AZ

May 11, 2023

Educación

  • Law Degree, University of Barcelona Faculty of Law, 1988
  • M.B.A., International Business School of Madrid, 1997

Idiomas

  • Inglés
  • Francés
  • Español

Admisión de la barra

Spain