ECIJA is called upon by a varied client base comprised of some of Ecuador’s leading companies in the hydrocarbon, hotels, pharmaceutical, environmental and automotive sectors, as well as entrepreneurs and individuals looking to bring claims such as unfair dismissals. The latter is an area of expertise for Juan José Palacios, who heads up the team alongside Francisco Dávalos, Byron Sotomayor and Juan Carlos Montenegro. Associate Carlos Aguirre brings experience in alternative dispute resolution such as mediation, and is noted for his ‘effective legal strategies that have favourably resolved labour disputes'.
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- ‘Very personalised attention.'
- ‘They explain each case in detail and thoroughly.'
Key clients
- Aggreko Ecuador Energy
- Biotecdor
Work highlights
Defended Aggreko Ecuador Energy against a labour lawsuit for alleged untimely dismissal of a disabled worker.
Practice head
Francisco Dávalos; Byron Sotomayor; Juan Carlos Montenegro; Juan José Palacios