Corporate/Commercial
Latin America Guide 2025 : Ecuador
Band 3
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Provided by AVL Abogados
AVL's Corporate Department provides expert guidance on a wide range of corporate legal matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, and investment transactions. Our approach combines a deep understanding of the legal framework specific to each client’s industry with a strategic commercial perspective to address their business needs.
Our primary mission is to help businesses navigate Ecuador’s intricate legal landscape while ensuring compliance with local regulations. We aim to protect and enhance our clients' economic interests and opportunities.
Many of our associates and partners have gained international legal experience, offering a broad perspective on corporate issues. Our areas of expertise include:
- Business Entity Formation: Assisting with the incorporation and structuring of various business entities.
- Corporate Governance: Developing and implementing effective governance frameworks.
- Contract Management: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Mergers and Acquisitions: Guiding clients through the complexities of mergers and acquisitions.
- Foreign Investment and Regulatory Compliance: Advising on compliance with foreign investment regulations and other regulatory requirements.
Our commitment is to deliver high-caliber, practical legal solutions that align with our clients’ strategic goals and operational needs
Chambers Review
AVL Abogados hosts a solid corporate and commercial department. The firm advises foreign and domestic clients from a range of sectors, including mining, technology, and food and beverages. The team provides clients day-to-day advice on commercial and contractual matters. Additionally, the department is well placed to assist with corporate restructurings and M&A transactions.
Work Highlights
- AVL Abogados advises Lundin Gold on its day-to-day activities, advising on all commercial and corporate matters related to its operations, including shareholder management and contractual issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"AVL Abogados has a diverse team with a range of skills and areas of specialisation. The firm is client-oriented, responds quickly and has proactively identified potential business opportunities."
"AVL Abogados has a diverse team with a range of skills and areas of specialisation. The firm is client-oriented, responds quickly and has proactively identified potential business opportunities."
Notable Practitioners
Xavier Andrade Cadena is esteemed by market commentators for his activity in Ecuador's corporate and commercial field.
"With Xavier Andrade Cadena's support and advice, we were able to successfully finalise our transaction. We consider him a very strong lawyer with vast knowledge of corporate matters."
Associate-to-watch Andrea Lara joins the rankings as she receives ample praise from clients for her advice on corporate and commercial matters in Ecuador.
"Andrea Lara is an outstanding and wonderful lawyer. She is so efficient in terms of depth and time, and is always available to us."
Ranked Lawyers at
AVL Abogados
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