Labour & Employment
Latin America Guide 2025 : Ecuador
Band 3
About
Provided by BUSTAMANTE FABARA
TEAM
Partners: Francisco Vacas, Patricia Ponce
Senior Associates: Juan Pablo Ramírez, María Belén San Andrés, Xavier Maldonado
Associates: Ángeles Mancheno, Klever Chila, Maoly Díaz, David Fernández, Karina Flores, Vanessa Granizo, Juan Francisco Marín, Emilia Terán, Javier Loaiza
Assistant Attorneys: Rafael Martínez, Emilia Montalvo, Gabriela Muglisa.
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.
Chambers Review
Full-service firm Bustamante Fabara has a respected department with noted activity in the labour and employment fields in Ecuador. It frequently assists with disputes related to individual and collective terminations, wrongful dismissal, and hostile work conditions. Bustamante Fabara offers additional expertise in HR policies, and is well equipped to advise on the employment aspects of M&A transactions.
Work Highlights
- Bustamante Fabara assisted Promart in preparing a structural model of the Ecuadorian labour market to facilitate its entry to the market.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Knowledge is the main strength of Bustamante Fabara's lawyers. They are very responsive and are always on the other end of the phone making assertive recommendations."
"Knowledge is the main strength of Bustamante Fabara's lawyers. They are very responsive and are always on the other end of the phone making assertive recommendations."
Notable Practitioners
Partner and co-head of department José Francisco Vacas Dávila is recognised for his wide-ranging experience in labour and employment matters in Ecuador. Clients value his previous experience in the public sector.
"José Francisco Vacas Dávila is an excellent professional with great knowledge. He is a very good negotiator and has a clear vision of solutions."
Ranked Lawyers at
BUSTAMANTE FABARA
Ecuador
Members
Provided by BUSTAMANTE FABARA
Head of Department
Juan Pablo Ramírez
María Belén San Andrés
Patricia Ponce
Clients
Provided by BUSTAMANTE FABARA
Abbott Laboratorios del Ecuador Cía. Ltda
Autoridad Aeroportuaria De Guayaquil (AAG)
Aymesa S.A.
Distribuidora Colombina del Ecuador S.A.
Homecenter S.A.S.
Mitsui & Co.
Orionoil ER S.A.
Promotora Hotel Dann Carlton Quito, Promodann CIA. LTDA.
Saludsa Sistema de Medicina Prepagada del Ecuador S.A
Unicol S.A.
Industries
Provided by BUSTAMANTE FABARA
Automotive
Aviation Services
Food & Beverages
Healthcare
Hotels & Leisure
Investment
Oil & Gas
Pharmaceutical
Retail