Vanessa Gómez Mosquera
Lexvalor AbogadosWith extensive experience in collective and individual matters, Lexvalor Abogados‘ IP group is regularly engaged by clients in day-to-day labour matters, HR issues and disputes. The group is turned to by prominent Ecuadorian companies operating in a multitude of sectors, from construction to retail, and offers specialist knowledge on workplace risk and occupational safety mandates. Practice head Karla Villacís is best known for her expertise in social security law, occupational hazards and labour litigation. Other noteworthy members include associate José Endara Madera, who is especially active in advising companies on day-to-day labour law issues, and Carlos Carrión, who oversees the immigration law subdivision. Vanessa Gómez is a key name to note at the associate level for her involvement in major litigation proceedings.
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‘What makes Lexvalor unique is that they work as allies of the business and not as an external adviser. They understand the needs and give their best advice based on this. Additionally, I consider that they have a good work schedule between lawyers, since there are day-to-day issues that are worked on with some people, but you always have immediate access to the partner lawyers.'
‘Karla Villacís is very professional and has excellent judgment. She is in permanent contact with her clients and has immediate and close access to them. Additionally, as a leader, she develops and empowers her work team very well. José Endara is our main contact in the day-to-day business. He is very professional and diligent in meeting all requirements.'
‘The service provided by Lexvalor is of high quality with very competent people and a great ability to share knowledge. Their services always go above and beyond with a high and reliable level of closeness.'
‘They are very knowledgeable, know the market very well and can give solid arguments. They generate a high level of trust and credibility towards its clients.'
‘The main characteristic of the team is the base of legal knowledge of Ecuador where the laws are very volatile and change day by day. Each person on the team has their specialism. Furthermore, their quality as people means that the work can be carried out pleasantly despite the difficulty of the cases to be resolved.'
Key clients
- Alpina Productos Alimenticios Alpiecuador
- Uribe Schwarzkopf Ingenieros y Arquitectos
- Directv Ecuador
- Beiersdorf Ecuador
- Tigre Ecuador/Tigre Brasil
- República del Cacao
- Grupo Corporación Favorita
- Despegar Ecuador
- Hortifrut
- ESSITY Grupo Familia Sancela del Ecuador
Work highlights
- Advising Clínica de la Mujer on the negotiation and partial reform of the twelfth collective bargaining agreement.
- Advising Grupo Familia on the merger process with the multinational Essity and its labour impacts.
- Advised Tigre Ecuador on the analysis of the possible legal and labour implications that may arise from the closure of operations in Ecuador, which involved the massive dismissal of approximately 80 workers.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Karla Villacís Echeverría
Lexvalor AbogadosPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Karla Villacís