Labour & Employment
Latin America Guide 2025 : Ecuador
Band 1
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+593 2 323 0375About
Provided by Lexvalor Abogados
In the field of labor law, LEXVALOR Abogados advise clients on matters of recruitment, risk and labor dispute prevention, handling of individual and collective relations, and assistance in social security matters and immigration issues for foreign-employee.
In the event that the client requires, the team supports and undertakes extrajudicial dispute resolution processes, administrative proceedings before the Ministry of Labor and judicial proceedings.
The portafolio of services includes:
- Ongoing advice regarding compliance with employer's obligations.
- Planning and design of effective employee recruitment methods.
- Labor and employment due diligence and compliance.
- Advice on social security, industrial safety and occupational hazards.
- Counseling on collective bargaining.
- Drawing up and official approval of internal labor regulations, special work schedules, and safety regulations.
- Advice on employee retirement requirements.
- Counsel support in administrative approval and dismissal procedures.
- Advisory support for administrative complaints to the Ministry of Labor Relations
- Counsel support in labor lawsuits.
- Legal advice on immigration issues aimed at securing visas for foreign employees
- Labor and employment counseling in company opening, subrogation, merger, close-down, and worker termination processes.
- We are recognized by our clients as leaders in advising on occupational hazard management for manufacturing and industrial companies.
Chambers Review
Highly regarded, Lexvalor Abogados possesses a strong labour department noted for advising human resources departments on a range of policies in Ecuador, including social welfare, health and safety regulations, and the implementation of whistle-blowing practices. The team is also well known for representing clients in contentious matters related to compensation claims and alleged unfair dismissals.
Work Highlights
- Lexvalor Abogados advised real estate and construction company Uribe Schwarzkopf on the termination of labour contracts and represented it in labour litigation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lexvalor Abogados has a great and multidisciplinary labour team. It always provides us with objective and fair solutions that are tailored to our needs."
"Lexvalor Abogados offers an impeccable level of service, responsiveness and timeliness in their wise advice."
"Lexvalor Abogados is very timely and effective in resolving our concerns. It empowers us to know how to handle issues, establish protocols and unify criteria across the country on labour issues."
"Lexvalor Abogados has a great and multidisciplinary labour team. It always provides us with objective and fair solutions that are tailored to our needs."
"Lexvalor Abogados offers an impeccable level of service, responsiveness and timeliness in their wise advice."
"Lexvalor Abogados is very timely and effective in resolving our concerns. It empowers us to know how to handle issues, establish protocols and unify criteria across the country on labour issues."
Notable Practitioners
Recognisedand well-reputed partner Karla Villacís Echeverría is skilled at servicing clients with new contract frameworks, employment lawsuits, and disciplinary processes in Ecuador. In addition to her legal expertise, clients highlight her commercial awareness.
"Karla Villacís Echeverría has broad knowledge of labour matters. She is a diligent person with a good relationship with the client and an understanding of its needs. She is a very trustworthy person."
"Karla Villacís Echeverría has excellent leadership skills. She has the versatility and knowledge to handle any type of case and conducts herself with complete confidence."
Associate-to-watch Jose Endara supports his team and clients note his activity on labour and employment issues.
"Jose Endara has a lot of knowledge and experience. He has handled cases in a way that allows him to obtain the anticipated outcomes. He shows a lot of commitment and good people skills."
Associate-to-watch Vanessa Gómez offers solid quality of service in labour and employment matters in Ecuador.
"Vanessa Gómez is an excellent professional. We have excellent judgement and respect for her work, opinion and knowledge."
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