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BUSTAMANTE FABARA

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2026 : Ecuador

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BUSTAMANTE FABARA

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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

 

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.

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 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • 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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  • BUSTAMANTE FABARA's labour team provide commitment and experience in the protection of workers' rights, as well as strategic advice for companies through personalised and effective solutions.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Francisco Vacas
    Francisco Vacas

    Francisco Vacas

    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.

      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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