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Francisco Vacas

Francisco Vacas

Latin America 2026

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2 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

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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

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Labour & Employment - Ecuador

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Partner and co-head of department Francisco Vacas is recognised for his wide-ranging experience in labour and employment matters in Ecuador. Clients value his previous experience in the public sector.

Strengths

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  • José Francisco Vacas Dávila is an excellent professional, with vast knowledge in labour law. He combines experience, skill and an ability to deliver accurate and effective solutions.

    Labour & EmploymentChambers Latin America

Ranked Individuals at BUSTAMANTE FABARA (23)

Ecuador

Articles, Highlights and Press Releases

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