With strong experience in navigating complex labour relationships between employer and employee, the practitioners at Lexvalor Abogados are entrusted by local clients and large tech companies alike and are recognised for offering ‘highly specialised advice on topics such as contracting, collective bargaining and regulatory compliance’. In addition to its day-to-day labour law advice, the group’s labour law expertise also extends to obtaining visas for multinational clients, a key area for Carlos Carrión, who oversees the immigration law section of the department. Practice head Karla Villacís is well versed in social security law, occupational hazards and labour litigation, as is José Endara Madera. The pair ’have demonstrated exceptional skill in negotiating labour disputes’ and are supported at the associate level by Vanessa Gómez Mosquera, who is engaged in some of the group’s large scale litigation.
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‘Lexvalor strives to understand the business and the expectations of its shareholders, management, and stakeholders, enabling it to support decision-making and the appropriate and timely implementation of legal, corporate, and tax regulations, which we highly value.’
'Lexvalor has a team of highly competent, fully licensed lawyers who inspire a great deal of trust with their clients. They quickly align with their clients' approach and offer more than one solution, allowing us to make better and more timely decisions.'
'We maintain a long and close relationship with Lexvalor, which gives us mutual understanding of both organisations. Strong knowledge, personalised attention, and technical expertise.'
'Lexvalor Abogados is a benchmark in the field of labour law in Ecuador, offering a unique combination of experience, technical knowledge, and a strategic approach focused on business needs. Their advice not only ensures regulatory compliance but also allows companies to optimise their labour relations, minimise risks, and strengthen their organisational structures in complex work environments.'
'Differentiation and strengths of the team under the leadership of Karla Villacís. The Lexvalor team is distinguished by its experience in managing large-scale corporate clients, which allows them to thoroughly understand the specificities of different sectors and propose solutions tailored to each industry.'
'What truly makes Lexvalor Abogados stand out in the field of labour law is the combination of its deep specialisation, strategic capacity, and a personalised approach. Beyond offering conventional legal advice, its team acts as a strategic partner for companies, ensuring stability, regulatory compliance, and mitigation of labour risks.'
Key clients
- Alpina Productos Alimenticios Alpiecuador
- Uribe Schwarzkopf Ingenieros y Arquitectos
- Directv Ecuador
- Bangara
- Sonda del Ecuador
- República del Cacao
- Grupo Corporación Favorita
- Tipti
- Hortifrut
- ESSITY Grupo Familia Sancela del Ecuador
Work highlights
Assisted a range of clients such as Uribe & Schwarzkopf with comprehensive labour law, migration and litigation matters.
Advised ESSITY Grupo on creating and developing an Equality Plan tailored to the company’s specific needs.
Advising Hortifruit and others on expatriation and obtaining visas.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Vanessa Gómez Mosquera
Practice head
Karla Villacís