Javier Salvador
Pérez Bustamante & Ponce
More informationPérez Bustamante & Ponce demonstrates the ability to advise high-profile clients in the healthcare, manufacturing, technology, mining and oil sectors across the full spectrum of labour law mandates. Key areas of expertise for the group include social security, immigration, collective bargaining agreements and day-to-day strategic advice. With seasoned litigator Javier Salvador at the forefront of the offering, the team showcases strong capabilities in disputes, evidenced by its recent assistance to Solgold in an administrative lawsuit against the Social Security Institute for alleged non-compliance with payments to temporary community workers and relevant sanctions. Practice director Belén Jaramillo Álvarez is another standout for administrative and labour litigation, particularly in relation to the retail, food and beverage, and hospitality industries. A recent arrival from Robalino, senior associate Esteban Baquero supports on litigation proceedings, and the arrival of associates Daniela Cazar from Robalino and Gabriela Díaz from Bustamante Fabara are also key developments within the practice. Since publication, Jaramillo Álvarez has left the firm - effective as of January 2024.
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- ‘The firm has many areas in which it stands out, labour being one of the areas in which we receive the most support. They not only provide you with general advice, but also analyse your business situation, which makes their advice more comprehensive.'
- 'I believe that they provide added value compared to other firms. Their support is permanent. They propose avant-garde themes that are very attached to the business strategy that we manage.'
- 'The warmth of the people and their level of service is of high performance.’
- ‘The labour department is well prepared and has good advisors. What sets them apart from other firms is their dedication, the generation of trust that they immediately achieve with the in-house staff, and their follow-up on the issue. The advice does not end with the answer, they are concerned that you have had a good result.'
- 'I like that aside from being good professionals, they are excellent human beings. Belén Jaramillo's advice is vital for our business.'
- ‘It has special knowledge of the market, beyond what is legal, together with technical knowledge.’
- 'Javier Salvador has very good availability and is easy to communicate with.'
Key clients
- Lundin Gold
- Prysmian Group
- Husqvarna
- Whirlpool
- Falcon Farms
- SolGold
- Chubb
- Bupa
- Electrolux
- Pronaca
Work highlights
- Represented SolGold in an administrative lawsuit against the Social Security Institute for sanctions imposed due to alleged non-compliance with social security payments for temporary community workers.
- Defended Hoteles Decameron Ecuador in a labour lawsuit filed by a former employee arguing the payment received for his dismissal did not comply with local law.
- Advising Falconfarms Ecuador on all labour-related matters including a restructuration, with the implementation of a new type of contracts.
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Javier Salvador