DLL Abogados caters its services to renowned companies in the hydrocarbon, tourism and retail sectors, with a comprehensive offering that covers collective disputes, the preparation and negotiation of labour agreements and the approval of international regulations. Seasoned litigator Leopoldo González co-heads the practice with an impressive track record in collective disputes, collective bargaining agreements and negotiations with labour unions, working alongside Alejandra Llantada at the helm of the practice. Xavier Sisa – a member of the National Labour Council – supports González, with a particular focus on lawsuits; Jessahé Navarrete adds to the team’s national institution experience, having previously presided over the Conciliation and Arbitration Panels as Regional Labour Director in Quito.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘They are the best in labour law in my opinion. Always very fair and consistent. They defend their clients with great professionalism and efficiency.'

  • ‘They are technical and experienced.’

  • 'DLL has a specialised team, knowledgeable in the labour law field and which is willing to advise us and attend to our requirements and queries. I don't know of an office that has such a personalised level of attention and service.'

  • 'The plus for this type of advice has to do with the quality of professional that Leopoldo González is. High level of knowledge, expertise, ethics and transparency.'

Key clients

  • Schlumberger del Ecuador
  • Halliburton Latin America
  • Celebrity Cruises
  • CONECEL
  • Automotores y Anexos
  • Banco Solidario
  • Andes Petroleum
  • Pluspetrol Ecuador
  • Hotel Colón Internacional
  • Laboratorios Bagó del Ecuador

Lawyers

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Practice head

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Leopoldo González, Alejandra Llantada