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BUSTAMANTE FABARA

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2027 : Ecuador

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BUSTAMANTE FABARA

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We are aware of the sensitivity of this matter in business development, so the team advises its clients with the aim of optimizing the maximum business resources in this area.

BUSTAMANTE FABARA gives specific coverage to the essential matters of labor relations, in aspects such as:

  • Elaboration and legalization of individual employment contracts.
  • Advice on individual and collective contracting and the formation of labor organizations.
  • Advice on the termination of labor relations.
  • Advice on aspects related to general and employer retirement.
  • Social Security.
  • Industrial Safety and Work Risks.
  • Labor contracting in special regimes such as maquila and free trade zones.
  • Labor Litigation.
  • Selection of personnel.

TEAM

Partners: Francisco Vacas, Patricia Ponce

Senior Associates: Vanessa Granizo, Juan Pablo Ramírez, María Belén San Andrés

Associates: Ángeles Mancheno, Klever Chila, David Fernández, Emilia Montalvo, Javier Loaiza, Eduardo Díaz

Assistant Attorneys: Sofía Vázquez, Daniela Dávila

Clients (10)

  • Unicol S.A.
  • Mitsui & Co.
  • Homecenter S.A.S.
  • Abbott Laboratorios del Ecuador Cía. Ltda
  • Orionoil ER S.A.
  • Aymesa S.A.
  • Saludsa Sistema de Medicina Prepagada del Ecuador S.A
  • Promotora Hotel Dann Carlton Quito, Promodann CIA. LTDA.
  • Autoridad Aeroportuaria De Guayaquil (AAG)
  • Distribuidora Colombina del Ecuador S.A.

Industries (9)

  • Healthcare
  • Food & Beverages
  • Investment
  • Oil & Gas
  • Hotels & Leisure
  • Aviation Services
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Retail
  • Automotive

Chambers Review

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Labour & Employment - Ecuador

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Full-service firm BUSTAMANTE FABARA has an experienced department with a notable presence in Ecuador's labour and employment field. The firm frequently advises on disputes relating to individual and collective terminations, unfair dismissal and hostile working conditions. The team also offers expertise in HR policies, workforce restructuring, regulatory compliance and labour due diligence, and is well equipped to manage the employment aspects of M&A transactions. BUSTAMANTE FABARA regularly assists clients in the healthcare and food and beverage sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • BUSTAMANTE FABARA advised BMI del Ecuador on workforce restructuring regarding multi-employer arrangements and employment reorganisation across group entities, including contractual modifications.

Strengths

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  • The level of specialisation of the team at BUSTAMANTE FABARA is reflected in their ability to analyse complex situations, anticipate risks, offer practical solutions and provide effective support in labour matters.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Francisco Vacas
    Francisco Vacas

    Francisco Vacas

    Prestigious partner and head of department Francisco Vacas is recognised for his wide-ranging expertise in labour and employment matters in Ecuador. He regularly advises on labour disputes, workforce management and compliance.

    • Francisco Vacas is a leading authority in labour law, with exceptional knowledge of the field. He has an immediate ability to understand the nature and needs of the business.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

    • Francisco Vacas is characterised by a high level of professionalism and strong technical expertise in labour matters, enabling him to identify balanced and sustainable solutions while seeking the wellbeing of both the company and its employees.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
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Ranked Individuals at BUSTAMANTE FABARA (1)

Ecuador

Members

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  • Francisco Vacas

    Head of Department

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  • Juan Pablo Ramírez

  • María Belén San Andrés

  • Patricia Ponce

  • Vanessa Granizo

  • Ángeles Mancheno

  • Emilia Montalvo

  • Javier Loaiza

  • Eduardo Díaz

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