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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, Daniel Reinoso, Emily Moya, Carlos Veloz, Eduardo Díaz

Assistant Attorneys: Sofía Vázquez, Gabriela Muglisa, Daniela Dávila

 

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

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Labour & Employment - Ecuador

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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 represented SALUDSA Sistema de Medicina Prepagada del Ecuador in a contentious proceeding against a former employee, in relation to retirement benefits.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Francisco Vacas
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Francisco Vacas
Head of Labour & Employment
2
Band 2

Partner and co-head of department Francisco Vacas 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 vast knowledge in labour law. He combines experience, skill and an ability to deliver accurate and effective solutions.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Labour & Employment

Francisco Vacas
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Francisco Vacas
Head of Labour & Employment
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Band 2

Members

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Carlos Veloz

Eduardo Díaz

Emilia Montalvo

Emily Moya

Francisco Vacas

Francisco Vacas

Head of Department

Javier Loaiza

Juan Pablo Ramírez

María Belén San Andrés

Patricia Ponce

Vanessa Granizo

Ángeles Mancheno

Clients

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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

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Automotive

Aviation Services

Food & Beverages

Healthcare

Hotels & Leisure

Investment

Oil & Gas

Pharmaceutical

Retail