Praised for its ‘strategic and comprehensive vision to solve problems’, and its ’proven knowledge of labour laws‘, Bustamante Fabara acts in both contentious and non-contentious IP matters. Its client base includes local companies and multinational retail brands based in Latin America, and its advice extends to labour risk due diligence processes and the termination of labour agreements. On the contentious side, the firm assists with collective bargaining agreements and dismissals, also displaying a specialism in the avoidance of both individual and collective litigation. It also continues to work on labour law issues stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, such as contractual issues. Such contentious matters are frequently undertaken by senior associate Vanessa Granizo, who specialises in termination disputes. Seasoned litigators Patricia Ponce and Francisco Vacas, who often deals with collective claims, lead the group and are adept in administrative claims related to social security.
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- 'Fast and personalised attention. We have confidence in their professional judgement. Necessary team to meet requirements in a timely and efficient manner.'
- 'Proven knowledge of labour laws.'
- 'Strategic and comprehensive vision to solve problems. Multidisciplinary team. Integration with the client's teams. Technical knowledge.'
- 'Good problem-solving capacity.'
Key clients
- Asociación Nacional de Productores y Exportadores de Flores del Ecuador, Expoflores
- Unicol
- Homecenters
- Abbott Laboratorios del Ecuador
- Confecciones Recreativas Fibran
- SALUDSA Sistema de Medicina Prepagada del Ecuador
- OLEODAVILA
- Hidrosierra
- Conduto Ecuador
- San Telmo Resantelmo
- INT Food Services
- Pepsico Alimentos Ecuador
Work highlights
Assisted Promart with the employment law aspects of its international expansion by entering the Ecuadorian market.
Represented Abbott Laboratorios del Ecuador in obtaining a favourable resolution in a prior approval process, citing unjustified absences and non-compliance with internal regulations to justify the termination of a former employee.
Represented Oleodavila in a legal matter involving an occupational accident where an employee suffered a partial amputation of his right thumb.
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Practice head
Francisco Vacas; Patricia Ponce