/Home/Latin America/Competition/Antitrust in Ecuador/Almeida Guzmán & Asociados
View profile of Almeida Guzmán & Asociados
Department profile
Almeida Guzmán & Asociados
Department profile | Almeida Guzmán & Asociados
Competition/Antitrust

About

Provided by Almeida Guzmán & Asociados

Almeida Guzmán & Asociados has a strong antitrust department, with several loyal clients that rely on us for advice and legal represetation. For the past four years, with the incorporation of José Urízar and Alberto Brown, two of the leading competition law experts in the country, the firm has been steadily building its competition and economic regulation practice. Almeida Guzmán is particularly active in the automotive industry, with a presence in various other industries as well.

 

The Almeida Guzmán competition and economic regulation team has experience handling every possible type of case under Ecuadorian and Andean Community competition law, including abuse of dominance, restrictive practices and agreements, joint ventures, merger control and unfair competition. The team is especially recognized for its depth of knowledge, commercial awareness, and direct involvement by the partners.


Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Competition/Antitrust - Ecuador

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Almeida Guzmán & Asociados cpntinues to receive significant recognition from market commentators for its activity in the competition and antitrust arena in Ecuador. The proficient department offers a wide range of services, including legal counsel in antitrust and unfair competition investigations, as well as merger control and clearance mandates. The department's notable clientele includes clients from the automotive and technology sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Almeida Guzmán & Asociados advised Vepamil, a wholly owned subsidiary of the holding company Hispanogroup, on merger control for acquiring Eni Ecuador’s LPG and lubricant businesses, addressing complex antitrust challenges.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Almeida Guzmán & Asociados stands out for its thorough teamwork, preparation, knowledge of the issues and, most importantly, its immediate availability when we require it.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

Alberto Brown
3
Alberto Brown
3
Band 3

Solid partner and head of department Alberto Brown continues to receive market recognition for his activity in the competition and antitrust field in Ecuador.

Alberto Brown led our project with great professionalism, considerable skill, and knowledge of the subject matter.

View Profile
Jose Urizar
3
Jose Urizar
3
Band 3

Noted partner Jose Urizar continues to receive ample praise from interviewees for his involvement in the competition and antitrust arena in Ecuador.

Jose Urizar is a lawyer with extensive experience and knowledge of various areas of law.

View Profile

Ranked Lawyers at
Almeida Guzmán & Asociados

Provided by Chambers
Filter by
Band

Ecuador

Competition/Antitrust
Alberto Brown
3
Alberto Brown
3
Band 3
View Profile
Jose Urizar
3
Jose Urizar
3
Band 3
View Profile

Members

Provided by Almeida Guzmán & Asociados

José Urizar

José Vallejo

Industries

Provided by Almeida Guzmán & Asociados

Automotive

Banking

Consumer goods

Cosmetics

Fintech

Gaming

Hospitality

Insurance

Oil & Gas

Telecommunications