Commended by clients for its deep experience in labour law, Durini & Guerrero Abogados stands out for handling high-value labour disputes and the administrative elements of judicial labour proceedings, as well as collective dismissals. The team also displays an ability to resolve conflicts strategically before the need for litigation arises. José Danilo Román Fabara, Juan Francisco Guerrero Del Pozo and Tomás Barrionuevo Vaca head the team. Román Fabara works on labour policies and day-to-day HR issues within companies, while Barrionuevo Vaca continues to assist clients with upholding constitutional rights in the workplace, such as individual compensation issues. A further point of distinction for the group is its assistance to a range of large pharmaceutical companies operating in Ecuador.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- ‘The Durini & Guerrero team responds to our requests in a timely manner, which has led to the firm's decision-making being appropriate. Furthermore, the diversity of their team is very beneficial for us, as they can address our needs.'
- ‘Danilo Román is our direct contact regarding labour matters, and he handles our requests through various means of communication. This makes the Durini Guerrero team a strategic ally for the development of our operations and legal compliance.'
- ‘Professionalism, experience, and agility in resolving issues come to mind. Direct communication with the department's partners.'
Key clients
- Acromax Laboratorio Quimico Farmacéutico
- San Antonio Higher Technological Institute
- Hanaska Group
- EQR-Equatoroses
- Cooperativa De Ahorro Y Crédito Cooprogreso
- Nipro Medical
- Quito Motors
- Banco Pichincha
- Neohyundai
- Megalabs-Pharma
Work highlights
Advised Megalabs-Pharma on a significant case following the termination of its former national sales manager.
Advised Acromax Laboratorio Quimico Farmaceutico on negotiating a collective agreement that regulates the working conditions of approximately 170 workers.
Advised RecordMotor on a labour challenge after the request for visto bueno filed on November 7, 2024 by a former employee.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
José Danilo Román Fabara; Juan Francisco Guerrero Del Pozo; Tomás Barrionuevo Vaca