Department profile
LEXVALOR Abogados

Corporate/Commercial

Latin America Guide 2027 : Ecuador


LEXVALOR Abogados

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M&A: The team has consolidated a specialized M&A practice through a portfolio of transactions in a wide range of industries, representing buyers or sellers, in both local and multijurisdictional transactions. The full service  practice approach allows the firm to integrate specialists from different teams to provide a tailored and multidisciplinary corporate advisory service in transactions. The services include:  

  • Target valuation for sale or acquisition.
  • Preparation of data rooms.
  • Execution of Due Diligence review and Reports
  • Analysis and implementation of most effective legal structure for sale or acquisition of business
  • Negotiation of SPA, SHA, and all  legal documents for sale or acquisition. 
  • Post transaction support and legal counsel for implementation of agreements.

Corporate: The Corporate team provides comprehensive legal advice to domestic and foreign clients, covering the entire array of needs of day-to-day business operations of companies in Ecuador. 

The portfolio of services includes:

  • Shareholders agreements
  • Corporate organization and reorganization
  • Creation of legal structures for business operations 
  • Structured Finance
  • Incorporation of corporations
  • Capital increases bylaw amendments, and other corporate acts
  • Domiciliation of branches for foreign corporations and the incorporation of domestic companies abroad. Advice on good corporate governance
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Corporate wealth advisory services
  • Corporate dispute resolution

Industries (20)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Charities
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction and Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food and Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Individuals
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Ecuador

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Full-service law firm LEXVALOR Abogados hosts a dynamic team with expertise in a wide range of corporate matters in Ecuador, including spin-offs and M&A transactions. The strong legal department is also recognised for its handling of corporate restructuring processes and liquidations. LEXVALOR Abogados offers additional experience in assisting clients from the retail, forestry and pharmaceutical sectors with commercial contracts, corporate governance issues and day-to-day regulatory mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • LEXVALOR Abogados assisted Continental Tire International Corporation with its international corporate restructuring process involving the reorganisation of its indirect participation in Continental Tire Andina.

Strengths

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  • LEXVALOR Abogados has a well-balanced team, which ensures agility and personalised, multidisciplinary coverage. The team is robust, diverse and highly effective, with deep and accurate knowledge of the matters it handles.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Margoth Chiriboga
    Band 4Margoth Chiriboga

    Margoth Chiriboga

    Founding partner Margoth Chiriboga continues to be praised for her activity in the corporate and commercial arena in Ecuador. She is recognised for handling private equity matters and has experience in structured finance deals.

    • Margoth Chiriboga is a highly regarded lawyer in corporate and commercial matters. I have great respect for her.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingJuan Francisco Almeida Granja
    Up and ComingJuan Francisco Almeida Granja

    Juan Francisco Almeida Granja

    Up-and-coming partner Juan Francisco Almeida Granja is lauded for his activity on corporate and commercial matters in Ecuador. He regularly advises local and foreign clients on M&A mandates.

    • Juan Francisco Almeida Granja has deep technical expertise and a strong understanding of the sectors he serves, complemented by excellent interpersonal skills and a reliable approach.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America

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