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AVL Abogados

Dispute Resolution

Latin America Guide 2026 : Ecuador

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Provided by AVL Abogados

AVL is an active actor in the dispute resolution market in Ecuador. Our attorneys have served as arbitrators, counsels and arbitral secretaries in dozens of local and international cases. We currently represent clients in arbitration proceedings in the telecommunications, mining, construction, oil and financial sectors. 

We pride ourselves on being innovative and thorough in the cases we handle. It is our commitment to be academically solid, methodical, and to apply scientific practice. We are inspired by modern schools of thought and we study our cases in depth, taking care of every detail.

Our litigation practice is based on strategic thought, honesty and transparency with clients, judges and arbitrators, as well as the counterparties

Disputes are evaluated from various perspectives, applying persuasion techniques inspired by economics, neuroscience and psychology.

Clients (7)

  • America Movil (Claro)
  • Club Deportivo Universidad San Martín de Porres
  • Cornerstone Ecuador
  • Nabors Drilling Services
  • The Tesalia Springs Company
  • Petroecuador EP
  • GAD Cuenca

Industries (7)

  • Telecommunications
  • Mining
  • Oil & gas
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Food & Beverage
  • Construction
  • Logistics

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Ecuador

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

AVL Abogados has a dynamic disputes practice with a strong track record of representing clients in domestic and international arbitration proceedings in Ecuador. The team is well placed to assist clients with complex commercial and administrative litigation, including breach of contract, damages claims, and settlement agreements. AVL Abogados also provides counsel to an impressive client roster from the telecommunications and mining industries.

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Work Highlights

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  • AVL Abogados represented AURELIAN ECUADOR in a civil proceeding initiated against the company for the alleged damages produced by trucks transporting gold substrate from the mine to the port to a pig farm in a rural area of Ecuador.

Strengths

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  • AVL Abogados has deep experience and strong knowledge of Ecuador’s laws and regulations. Its team is comprehensive and well-trained.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Xavier Andrade Cadena
    Xavier Andrade Cadena

    Xavier Andrade Cadena

    Esteemed practitioner Xavier Andrade Cadena offers in-depth expertise and vast experience in both litigation and arbitration processes in Ecuador.

    • In addition to his intelligence, Xavier Andrade Cadena possesses a unique work ethic.

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  • Estefanía Fierro Valle
    Estefanía Fierro Valle

    Estefanía Fierro Valle

    Associate-to-watch Estefanía Fierro Valle receives plaudits for her promising practice in the dispute resolution field in Ecuador.

    • Estefanía Fierro Valle is a brilliant lawyer with innovative ideas and strategies to handle complex cases.

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Ecuador

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