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BUSTAMANTE FABARA

Tax

Latin America Guide 2027 : Ecuador

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BUSTAMANTE FABARA

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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.

TEAM

Partners: Diego Pino, Juan Carlos Bustamante

Director: María Fernanda Saá-Jaramillo

Senior Associates: Sofía Gordillo

Associates: Carolina Medina, Daniela Santos, Liliana Utreras

Clients (12)

  • Abbott Laboratorios Del Ecuador Cia. Ltda.
  • Tiendas Industriales Asociadas Tia S.A.
  • Biela y Bebidas del Ecuador S.A. BIELESA (Heineken)
  • Grupo Ortiz
  • B. Braun Medical S.A.
  • Pepsico Alimentos Del Ecuador
  • Pfizer Cia Ltda
  • Oriflame Del Ecuador S.A.
  • Sociedad Hotelera Cotopaxi S.A.
  • Tessa Rosses
  • Maresa
  • South Ecuameridian

Industries (5)

  • Pharmaceutical
  • Food & Beverages
  • Technology
  • Wood Industry
  • Plastic Packaging

Chambers Review

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Tax - Ecuador

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Full-service law firm BUSTAMANTE FABARA has an active tax department in Ecuador. The team advises on a wide range of matters, including tax litigation before the Internal Revenue Service, double taxation treaties and tax planning for local and international companies. The legal division also assists with tax refund proceedings, customs matters and mandates relating to tax assessments. BUSTAMANTE FABARA's client portfolio includes notable names in the oil and gas, retail and insurance sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • BUSTAMANTE FABARA represented Lactalis del Ecuador in a USD1 million judicial impeachment proceeding against the Internal Revenue Service on adverse tax determinations.

Strengths

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  • BUSTAMANTE FABARA delves deeply into the details of the client's business, carefully analysing the relevant background and commercial context. The firm is characterised by personalised attention, a client-focused approach and prompt service.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Diego Pino Roditti
    Diego Pino Roditti

    Diego Pino Roditti

    Respected partner Diego Pino Roditti is highly regarded in the Ecuadorian tax arena, with significant expertise representing clients in tax litigation before the Internal Revenue Service and advising on customs matters.

    • Diego Pino Roditti is an excellent tax lawyer with extensive experience in the field. He is distinguished by his personalised client service and direct involvement in every matter, responding promptly to queries and helping clients save valuable time.

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  • Carolina Medina
    Carolina Medina

    Carolina Medina

    Associate-to-watch Carolina Medina enters the rankings based on her growing expertise in Ecuadorian tax law. She regularly advises on tax disputes and tax credit recovery matters.

    • Carolina Medina is approachable, organised and clear in her recommendations. She demonstrates excellent communication and a strong commitment to deadlines and deliverables.

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  • Sofía Gordillo
    Sofía Gordillo

    Sofía Gordillo

    Associate-to-watch Sofía Gordillo enjoys strong praise from clients for her experience in tax matters in Ecuador. She regularly advises on tax disputes and tax assessments.

    • Sofía Gordillo is very creative, practical and resourceful. She is punctual and demonstrates a clear focus on client needs.

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Ranked Individuals at BUSTAMANTE FABARA (3)

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