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Francisco Vacas

Francisco Vacas

Latin America 2027

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Labour & Employment

Ecuador

7 years ranked

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2 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

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Latin America

Practice Areas

Labour & Employment

Career

Francisco Vacas has extensive and recognized experience in the labour field. He served as Vice Minister of Labour and Employment at the Ministry of Labour Relations and later held the position of Minister of Labour Relations of Ecuador.

He worked as Advisor to the National Secretary and Subsecretary of Policies and Norms (SENRES). Additionally, he was a Legal Advisor and Special Representative for Group Stanford Casa de Valores S.A.

He also served as Legal Advisor and Special Representative for Stanford Trust Company and Trust Fund Management S.A.

Experience

2014 – Present: Partner, BUSTAMANTE FABARA.

2012 – 2014: Minister of Labour Relations.

2009 – 2012: Vice Minister of Labour Relations.

April – August 2009: Advisor to the National Secretary of Public Sector Remuneration.

2007 – 2009: Owner of a Legal Studio. External advisor on securities market, commercial, corporate, and tax matters.

2003 – 2007: National legal advisor and special representative since 2004 for Stanford Group Casa de Valores S.A.

2001 – 2003: National legal advisor for Fideval S.A. Trust Administrator.

1995 – 1998: Owner Partner of Asesoría & Gestión Legal Studio. Advisory in corporate, financial, collections, and labor matters.

Education

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador

Attorney

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador

Bachelor of Social Sciences

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Ecuador

Languages Spoken

Spanish

English

Chambers Review

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Chambers Latin America

Labour & Employment - Ecuador

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Prestigious partner and head of department Francisco Vacas is recognised for his wide-ranging expertise in labour and employment matters in Ecuador. He regularly advises on labour disputes, workforce management and compliance.

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Strengths

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  • Francisco Vacas is a leading authority in labour law, with exceptional knowledge of the field. He has an immediate ability to understand the nature and needs of the business.

    Labour & EmploymentChambers Latin America

  • Francisco Vacas is characterised by a high level of professionalism and strong technical expertise in labour matters, enabling him to identify balanced and sustainable solutions while seeking the wellbeing of both the company and its employees.

    Labour & EmploymentChambers Latin America

Ranked Individuals at BUSTAMANTE FABARA (30)

Ecuador

Articles, Highlights and Press Releases

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