Labour and employment boutique firm Jaramillo Dávila Abogados offers preventive and litigation advice to major companies operating in a variety of sectors, including oil, healthcare, automotive, hospitality, and food and beverage, among others. Contentious matters are a cornerstone of the department, which is particularly skilled in union negotiations and collective bargaining. Fabián Jaramillo Terán, a reference for high-profile employment litigation, and Diego Jaramillo Terán - highlighted for his ‘ease of understanding issues that present a certain complexity’ - are at the helm of the practice. Key support is offered by Fabián Jaramillo Intriago, who focuses on labour disputes.
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- 'It is a firm that responds to any request promptly.'
‘Diego Jaramillo is different from other lawyers due to his practicality and ease of understanding issues that present a certain complexity.'
‘Our relationship is mainly with Diego Jaramillo. He is always willing to give us support and advice.'
‘Diego Jaramillo Dávila has demonstrated a deep knowledge of the subjects for which we have turned to him. He stands out for his commitment to matters.'
‘I would like to highlight the attitude of Diego Jaramillo Dávila, who is ready to receive any concerns from his clients at any time and resolve them in a precise and timely manner. Once the case is taken, Diego Jaramillo makes every effort to understand the client's needs and offer courses of action. Once the strategy was agreed upon, we had advice and support from him throughout the process, which allowed us to resolve issues of various kinds to our satisfaction. Additionally, Diego Jaramillo fully complies with the proposed times and deadlines, always delivering work of optimal quality.'
‘The process of expert advice on labour matters based on knowledge and practice gives the external lawyer easy access to the management of the case strategy and the development of internal knowledge to prevent and take improvement actions.'
‘The aspect that stands out is the direct management of partners in the assigned processes and resolution of queries. The client has access to expert advice from the partner and can delve into relevant aspects for decision-making.'
‘Fabian Jaramillo is an excellent professional, with absolutely valuable experience.'
Key clients
- General Motors OmnibusBB Transportes
- Petrolia Ecuador
- Confiteca
- Mashpi Lodge
- Seguros equinoccial
- ETICA Empresa Turistica Internacional
- Novopan del Ecuador
- COHECO - MITSUBISHI
- Alvarez Barba
- Bayer
- DSV Ecuador
- Productos Minerva
- Corrugadora Nacional Cransa (Cartones América)
- Sociedad Industrial Reli
- Consorcio Sandry
- Megalabs
- Proauto
- Hotel Sheraton Quito
Work highlights
- Assisted Confiteca with several labour termination claims.
- Assisted Hotel Sheraton Quito with numerous cases involving claims of unlawful force majeure in the termination of employment contracts during the pandemic.
- Assisted Repsol with two cases of workers claiming they had rights over an oil company’s profits.
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Practice head
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Fabián Jaramillo Terán, Diego Jaramillo Terán