With in-depth knowledge of labour, social security and immigration law, the practice at Pérez Bustamante & Ponce handles a combination of contentious and non-contentious matters - collective bargaining agreements, reorganisations, dismissals and related litigation are key strengths - for a range of clients. Multinationals from the telecoms, manufacturing, hospitality, banking, retail and life sciences sectors, as well as local players in the cement, food and beverage, and agribusiness industries routinely turn to the firm for assistance with employment law issues. Practice head Javier Salvador works on advisory and litigation matters, drawing on his ability to ‘effectively interact with national authorities' such as the Ministry of Labour. Senior associate Francesco Molestina, who joined from Carmigniani Pérez Abogados in July 2023, advises on immigration issues and the employment aspects of M&A deals, while fellow senior Esteban Baquero leads on transactional matters; associate Daniela Cazar , who specialises in health and safety matters, is also noted. Since publication, Baquero has been promoted to practice director and Olga Castro raised to senior associate - with effect from February 2025.
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Témoignages
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- ‘We are aware that we have the support of the largest law firm in Ecuador that has a track record as an effective legal adviser on complex labour matters to important companies in different business sectors of the country. The firm has a wide portfolio that allows the client to reach out to first-class professionals in case of complex labour issues that require the support of other practices such as compliance, tax, personal data protection, etc.’
‘Javier Salvador who we consider to be a highly experienced and top-rated professional who can effectively interact with national authorities (Ministry of Labor, among others) to provide results to clients.'
‘I am very satisfied with the work of my lawyers. They have demonstrated a high level of professionalism, experience and dedication in the management of my case. They have guided me through the entire process clearly and effectively, and have achieved positive results on my behalf. I highly recommend his services to anyone who needs quality legal advice.’
‘What sets the people I work with apart is their exceptional dedication and client-focused approach. They have demonstrated a deep knowledge of the law and an impressive ability to apply that knowledge in complex situations. What I really value about them is their ability to communicate clearly and effectively, keeping me informed at every stage of the process.'
Clients clés
- Sherwin Williams
- Philip Morris International
- Bata
- Chubb
- Generali
- Wyndham
- Merck & Co.
- Citi
- Microsoft
- Synlab
Points forts
- Advised Liberty Mutual Insurance Co on the transaction in which the client, the global insurer, sold its Latam business in Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador to HDI.
- Advised Alimentos del Golfo on all labour matters during the transition process to become the new Burger King franchisee in Ecuador in starting in 2023.
- Advised Generali on a labour claim regarding the existence of a labour simulation.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Esteban Baquero
Francesco Molestina
Responsable de la pratique
Javier Salvador