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Puente & Asociados Offices

Puente & Asociados
SANTA ANA PORT, EDIFICIO TORREÓN
PRIMER PISO, OFICINA 103
090110 GUAYAQUIL
Ecuador
Visit website 593 4 207 5100

Puente & Asociados > The Legal 500 Rankings

Ecuador > Labour and employment Tier 4

Puente & Asociados places an emphasis on contractual advisory work, which is paired with the firm’s ability to advise on a range of structuring and labour strategy matters. The team’s efforts are led by Guillermo Córdova and Miguel Ángel Puente, noted for a wide spectrum of labour relations work. Supervising senior associate Paola Quezada is another key practitioner, active in civil, labour and constitutional proceedings.

Practice head(s):

Guillermo Cordova; Miguel Angel Puente

Testimonials

‘The Puente & Asociados team is very professional and committed to the issues that must be dealt with. The most important thing is that they are aware of the progress of the processes and can be counted on in all circumstances.’

‘Miguel Angel Puente is an expert in labour issues and an excellent litigator. He gives confidence and takes on the toughest cases. Paola Quesada is an excellent professional. She looks for the best options to solve cases. She is a person who exudes confidence and seriousness in everything she does. Guillermo Córdova is excellent professional; committed and creative.’

‘The collaboration, initiative, and research stand out.’

‘Good knowledge of labour law.’

‘The team knows the legal processes well, so all processes are resolved in a short time. The billing process is clear and transparent.’

‘They have a multidisciplinary team.’  

Key clients

Vallejo & Perez Representaciones Turisticas

Promociones Lujor

Turasis Lujor

Impresoresmyl

Beaglelogistics

Expediciones Wayrarouters

Galpacifico Turs

Ediciones Legales Edle

Asociación del Fondo Complementario Previsional Cerrado Asoprep–fcpc, de Jubilación y Cesantía, de las Empresas Públicas del sector Hidrocarburífero

Work highlights

  • Advised Galpacifico Turs with regard to an employment termination as a result of force majeure and the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Advised Asociación del Fondo Complementario Previsional Cerrado Asoprep–fcpc, de Jubilación y Cesantía, de las Empresas Públicas del sector Hidrocarburífero in relation to a former participant’s claim for payment of employer pension.
  • Represented Impresoresmyl in a matter regarding compensation under Article 17 of the Organic Law of Humanitarian Support and an untimely dismissal.

Ecuador > Intellectual property

The intellectual property department at Puente & Asociados is led by Geovanna Puente and Federico Duret, with broad capabilities in the registration and subsequent protection of intangible assets linked to the pharmaceutical, cinema and food sectors.