Department profile
CorralRosales

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2026 : Ecuador


CorralRosales

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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.

Clients (25)

  • Nestlé
  • GE Oil & Gas
  • Mead Johnson
  • Grunenthal
  • Marriott
  • Novartis
  • Merck C. A.
  • Productos Avon
  • Consorcio Ecuatoriano de Telecomunicaciones
  • BMI
  • Moderna Alimentos
  • Organización TERPEL
  • ACCIONA
  • Banco del Pichincha
  • Glaxosmithkline
  • AIG Internacional
  • AIG Ecuador
  • Avon del Ecuador
  • Copa Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • Terpel S.A
  • Grupo Familia
  • Eternit
  • SIKA Ecuatoriana S.A.
  • Payless Shoesource Ecuador Cia. Ltda

Industries (10)

  • Retail
  • Insurance
  • Aviation
  • Food & Beverages
  • Distribution & Services
  • Energy & Natural Resources
  • Pharma
  • Infraestructure & Construction
  • Real Estate
  • TMT

Chambers Review

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Labour & Employment - Ecuador

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

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

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  • CorralRosales supported Tecnandina in the implementation of the Organic Law to Promote the Violet Economy by conducting a gender-focused audit to identify opportunities for improvement in areas such as training, professional development, work-life balance, pay equity, communication, harassment prevention and occupational health and safety, as defined by the Ministry of Labour.

Strengths

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  • CorralRosales has high knowledge of the regulations and added experience in attending to special cases in the area of labour. We appreciate the team's availability to attend to customer concerns.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Edmundo Ramos Cárdenas
    Band 1Edmundo Ramos Cárdenas

    Edmundo Ramos Cárdenas

    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' has solid knowledge and first-rate advice on different issues in the labour sphere. He takes time to understand the context of our business to find the best solution.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
    • Edmundo Ramos Cárdenas is a highly trained professional who permanently supports us with labour consultations according to the needs of the company.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Belen Jaramillo Alvarez
    Band 3Belen Jaramillo Alvarez

    Belen Jaramillo Alvarez

    Partner Belen Jaramillo Alvarez is active in handling contract terminations and social security matters in Ecuador.

    • Belen Jaramillo Alvarez has deep knowledge of labour laws and an excellent technical ability to interpret and apply current regulations, ensuring that every aspect is properly considered and treated.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at CorralRosales (2)

Ecuador

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