Department profile
ROBALINO

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2026 : Ecuador


ROBALINO

Rankings

Chambers Review

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Labour & Employment - Ecuador

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

ROBALINO has a dynamic labour practice with a solid track record of providing advice on collective bargaining, health and safety regulations and social security issues. The team has a strong dispute resolution practice, regularly handling mediation and litigation pertaining to cases of alleged unfair dismissal. ROBALINO's client roster includes multinationals from the fishing and consumer goods sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • ROBALINO was retained to advise EUROFISH after several employees filed labour lawsuits against the company. The lawsuits allege wrongful termination and unfair dismissal, as well as the removal of union leaders.

Strengths

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  • We appreciate ROBALINO's effectiveness in responding to our queries in a timely manner, as well as its focus on the specific labour requirements of the company. I would highlight its quick responses.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Luis Carlos Fernández
    Band 3Luis Carlos Fernández

    Luis Carlos Fernández

    Partner Luis Carlos Fernández garners market recognition for his work in the Ecuadorian labour and employment field.

  • Associates to watchMarta Villagómez
    Associates to watchMarta Villagómez

    Marta Villagómez

    Director Marta Villagómez offers advice on social security issues, employment audits and due diligence in Ecuador.

    • Marta Villagómez provides very good customer service because she is empathetic, concise and confident in her answers.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchMelissa Arroyo
    Associates to watchMelissa Arroyo

    Melissa Arroyo

    Associate-to-watch Melissa Arroyo continues to demonstrate notable involvement in the firm's labour and employment activities.

    • Melissa Arroyo is a very well-prepared professional. Her commitment and dedication to our issues have led her to obtain favourable results for the interests of the company.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at ROBALINO (3)

Ecuador

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