Francesco Molestina-Neumane > Pérez Bustamante & Ponce > Guayaquil, Ecuador > Lawyer Profile

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.