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Dentons Paz Horowitz

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2027 : Ecuador

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Dentons Paz Horowitz

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Our Firm is known for its unique capability of understanding client’s needs and finding positive solutions that work within local legislation and striving to avoid litigation.

Our Team has been very effective in providing employment audits to uncover and address potential problems before lawsuits and administrative actions surface in order to the labor relationship.

We have extensive experience handling day to day issues concerning individual employment relationships, such as  labor contracts, internal labor regulations, issues relating to profit sharing payment, and general advising on compliance with Ecuador’s labor regulations. The Firm has also been very active in handling issues related to labor unions and collective bargaining.

With this impressive track record, our team handles cases and litigation around the country, including major cities in Ecuador and cities relevant to the oil and mining industries.  We also have a solid presence in the Galápagos Islands.

Our services include:

  • Labor and employment audits.
  • We work closely with our litigation department to successfully handle labor issues, including complaints for unjustified dismissals, occupational accidents, and other related issues to the labor relationship.
  • Advising for employers on how to best structure their businesses in terms of employment strategies.
  • Drafting and reviewing labor agreements.

Clients (11)

  • KLM
  • Pluspetrol B.V
  • Baker Hughes Services International LLC
  • Mosumi S.A. (Mitsubishi Motors dealership)
  • Novacero S.A.
  • Talma Ecuador Servicios Aeroportuarios S.A
  • Edimca C.A
  • Thoughtworks S.A
  • AGLOMERADOS COTOPAXI S.A.
  • TOYOTA DEL ECUADOR S.A.
  • YANBAL ECUADOR S.A.

Industries (9)

  • Oil Industry
  • Mining Industry
  • Aviation
  • Hotel Industry
  • Technology
  • Tourism
  • Food Processing Industry
  • Pesticides Industry
  • manufacturing

Chambers Review

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Labour & Employment - Ecuador

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Dentons Paz Horowitz is an international law firm with a multidisciplinary practice in Ecuador. The firm has an experienced labour group adept at assisting clients with a full range of advisory and contentious employment mandates. The team is frequently sought after to advise on individual and collective dismissals, corporate reorganisations and immigration matters involving senior executives. The department is highly regarded for its expertise in labour disputes, regulatory compliance, audits and contract reviews. Dentons Paz Horowitz also plays a central role in drafting internal labour policies, including those relating to workplace harassment.

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Strengths

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  • Dentons Paz Horowitz are recognised for their solid technical knowledge of Ecuadorian labour law and their ability to provide strategic advice aligned with international corporate standards. The team is excellent: knowledgeable, proactive and highly supportive.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Patricia Andrade
    Patricia Andrade

    Patricia Andrade

    Dynamic partner and head of department Patricia Andrade remains active in handling labour and social security matters in Ecuador.

    • Patricia Andrade demonstrates leadership, innovation, creativity, strong problem-solving skills and extensive knowledge and experience in the labour field. Her consistent support inspires a high degree of confidence and certainty in our decision-making.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
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