Tax
Latin America Guide 2025 : Ecuador
Band 3
About
Provided by BUSTAMANTE FABARA
TEAM
Partners: Diego Pino, Juan Carlos Bustamante
Director: María Fernanda Saá-Jaramillo
Senior Associates: Sofía Gordillo, Lorena Ortiz
Associates: Carolina Medina, Yessenia Portilla
The legal practice of the tax area has merged with the accounting and financial practice to offer our clients comprehensive advice.
The professionals that make up the tax area are lawyers specialized in tax and business law; financial accountants with expertise in accounting, international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and transfer pricing.
Chambers Review
Bustamante Fabara has an active tax department within a well-regarded local full-service firm. The department advises on a wide range of matters, such as tax litigation before the Ecuadorian IRS, double taxation treaties and tax planning for local and international clients. Bustamante Fabara's client portfolio includes notable names from the oil and gas, retail and insurance sectors.
Work Highlights
- Bustamante Fabara's tax area supported Mitsui & Coin the negotiation of the sale of the world's largest shrimp farm, located in Ecuador, in favour of the client.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bustamante Fabara has a good level of analysis in each case carried out, as well as excellent service."
"Bustamante Fabara has a good level of analysis in each case carried out, as well as excellent service."
Notable Practitioners
Partner Diego Pino Roditti is active in the Ecuadorian tax arena, with significant expertise representing clients in tax litigation before the IRS.
"Diego Pino Roditti is an excellent lawyer who understands the needs of the business and helps to improve legal solutions."
Associate-to-Watch Sofía Gordillo enjoys strong praise from clients for her capacity and activity in tax matters in Ecuador.
"Sofía Gordillo showed her high professionalism in solving complex cases. The results of the consultations exceeded our expectations. We deeply value her dedication and commitment."
Ranked Lawyers at
BUSTAMANTE FABARA
Ecuador
Members
Provided by BUSTAMANTE FABARA
Head of Department
Lorena Ortíz
María Fernanda Saa-Jaramillo
Clients
Provided by BUSTAMANTE FABARA
Abbott Laboratorios Del Ecuador Cia. Ltda.
B. Braun Medical S.A.
Biela y Bebidas del Ecuador S.A. BIELESA (Heineken)
Grupo Ortiz
Maresa
Oriflame Del Ecuador S.A.
Pepsico Alimentos Del Ecuador
Pfizer Cia Ltda
Sociedad Hotelera Cotopaxi S.A.
South Ecuameridian
Tessa Rosses
Tiendas Industriales Asociadas Tia S.A.
Industries
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Food & Beverages
Pharmaceutical
Plastic Packaging
Technology
Wood Industry