Labour & Employment - Ecuador
Band 3
What the Team is Known For
Puente & Asociados is a full-service law firm with a significant labour and employment practice in Ecuador. The team has strong experience advising private individuals and companies on labour litigation, including claims involving unfair and discriminatory dismissals and disputes relating to retirement benefits. The department is also recognised for providing contractual advice, conducting labour audits, drafting and implementing internal workplace policies, ensuring regulatory compliance and assisting with hiring, payroll and social security matters.
Strengths
Puente & Asociados have solid knowledge of Ecuadorian labour law, take a strategic approach to conflict management and provide timely, clear advice throughout the legal process.
Work Highlights
Puente & Asociados acted for Galpacifico Tours in a labour claim concerning an employee dismissal and a challenge to a termination settlement agreement.
Notable practitioners
Dynamic partner Guillermo Córdova is recognised by the market for his labour and employment skills in advising clients in Ecuador. He often assists corporate clients with disputes relating to unfair dismissal.
Guillermo Córdova shows strong knowledge and experience in the labour field and is helpful and attentive in his advisory work.
Miguel Ángel Puente enjoys market recognition for his activity in the Ecuadorian labour and employment sphere, especially labour litigation.
Miguel Ángel Puente is well regarded in labour matters for the clarity with which he explains the legal aspects of a case, his availability to address queries and his practical approach when proposing alternatives and strategies.
