Labour & Employment
Latin America Guide 2025 : Ecuador
Band 2
Email address
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+593 2 254 4144About
Provided by CorralRosales
CorralRosales advises domestic and foreign companies in all areas related to the employer-employee relationship. This includes day-to-day issues as employment agreements tailored to specific needs, internal work regulations, consultations on hiring alternatives, employment of disabled employees, among others. The firm performs employment due diligence and work on tailoring the best alternatives to cope with existing risks or liabilities. CorralRosales also has wide experience in handling litigation and administrative claims, as well as collective bargaining proceedings. On the other hand, CorralRosales offers a wide range of corporate immigration services, including obtaining of work permits, temporary visas, work visas and permanent resident visas to expatriates and foreign employees.
Chambers Review
CorralRosales has a noteworthy labour and employment department in Ecuador representing notable companies in administrative and judicial disputes relating to an array of matters such as worker complaints, unfair dismissal, and termination with fair cause. The strong team regularly assists with the labour aspects arising from corporate reorganisations, including the transfer of employees, collective dismissals, and implementation of internal policies. CorralRosales also advises on social security and collective bargaining agreements with unions.
Work Highlights
- CorralRosales defended Sport Barin both collective and individual actions after it decided to cease some of its commercial activities, close establishments for good and terminate employment contracts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CorralRosales has a broad and very well-consolidated team, which allows for personalised and immediate service."
"CorralRosales has a broad and very well-consolidated team, which allows for personalised and immediate service."
Notable Practitioners
Renowned and respected partner Edmundo Ramos Cárdenas has a remarkable labour and employment practice in Ecuador. He is well placed to advise key clients on strategy regarding changes to national labour regulations.
"Edmundo Ramos Cárdenas is our primary contact for all labour matters. He is very knowledgeable and always available to take a call when needed."
"Edmundo Ramos Cárdenas is a high-level professional with extensive experience in the field."
Ranked Lawyers at
CorralRosales
Ecuador
Members
Provided by CorralRosales
Clients
Provided by CorralRosales
ACCIONA
AIG Ecuador
AIG Internacional
Avon del Ecuador
BMI
Banco del Pichincha
Consorcio Ecuatoriano de Telecomunicaciones
Copa Airlines
Eternit
GE Oil & Gas
Glaxosmithkline
Grunenthal
Grupo Familia
Marriott
Mead Johnson
Merck C. A.
Moderna Alimentos
Nestlé
Novartis
Organización TERPEL
Payless Shoesource Ecuador Cia. Ltda
Productos Avon
SIKA Ecuatoriana S.A.
Terpel S.A
United Airlines
Industries
Provided by CorralRosales
Aviation
Distribution & Services
Energy & Natural Resources
Food & Beverages
Infraestructure & Construction
Insurance
Pharma
Real Estate
Retail
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