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LEXVALOR Abogados

Real Estate

Latin America Guide 2027 : Ecuador

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LEXVALOR Abogados

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Provided by LEXVALOR Abogados

Lexvalor Abogados provides advisory support in all phases of the real estate industry and related activities, from the acquisition of real property and procurement of municipal permits to the corporate wealth, tax, and contractual structuring required in real estate project development.

The client portfolio of real estate developers and construction  companies includes firms with recognized leadership in the real estate and infrastructure sector that have developed major projects in Ecuador.

The team of lawyers are leaders in legal advice on the different phases of real estate ventures, including:

  • Legal and tax structuring of real estate projects.
  • Promotion, investment, and divestment.
  • Financing options.
  • Real estate acquisitions.
  • Consolidations, subdivisions, and partitions.
  • Declarations of horizontal property and reversals.
  • Project development structures.
  • Regulatory and municipal compliance for real estate project development.
  • Design and preparation of real estate contracts according to specific project needs.
  • Legal advice on real estate risk management.
  • Legal advice on catastrophic natural events.
  • Condominium development and internal horizontal-property regulations.

Our Real Estate Division is an internationally recognized market leader.

Industries (7)

  • Construction and materials
  • Food and Drink Producers
  • Consumer product manufacture
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Retail
  • Financial Services
  • Private Clients

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Ecuador

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

LEXVALOR Abogados is a dynamic firm with a noteworthy offering across the Ecuadorian real estate market. The department boasts experience advising local and international clients on developing and financing commercial and residential real estate projects. Additionally, the practice group offers expertise in assisting clients with setting up real estate investment trusts to acquire land for the development of projects, as well as with dispute resolution in tenancy and expropriation-related matters. LEXVALOR Abogados routinely represents construction companies and banks involved in drawing up trading deeds with third parties acquiring housing and commercial units.

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Work Highlights

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  • LEXVALOR Abogados assisted Lomas de San Pedro with the development of a USD10 million urban project, advising on the regularisation of over 17.6 hectares of land.

Strengths

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  • LEXVALOR Abogados have experience in structuring and managing risks, as well as a strategic approach to legal matters. Their close and agile responses enable the firm to act as a business partner and provide value beyond traditional legal advice.

    Real Estate respondentLatin America

  • The LEXVALOR Abogados team is diligent and always has the right specialist available when needed. The lawyers provide strong support in addressing issues and developing solutions and are recognised as best-in-class professionals.

    Real Estate respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Karla Villacís Echeverría
    Karla Villacís Echeverría

    Karla Villacís Echeverría

    Respected partner and co-head of department Karla Villacís Echeverría is one of Ecuador's leading real estate practitioners. She has longstanding expertise in trusts, negotiations, sales and acquisitions of high-value residential and commercial properties.

    • Karla Villacís Echeverría stands out for her comprehensive vision and her ability to recommend pragmatic solutions.

      Real Estate respondentLatin America

    • Karla Villacís Echeverría is highly knowledgeable in her field.

      Real Estate respondentLatin America
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  • Daniela Irigoyen
    Daniela Irigoyen

    Daniela Irigoyen

    Partner and co-head of department Daniela Irigoyen boasts a strong practice in trust funds and fiduciary structures in Ecuador. She also represents real estate consulting companies and developers.

    • Daniela Irigoyen is characterised by excellent service and attentive support. She is also accurate in her recommendations and the solutions she proposes.

      Real Estate respondentLatin America
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  • Santiago Aguirre
    Santiago Aguirre

    Santiago Aguirre

    Associate-to-watch Santiago Aguirre is notably active on project development matters in Ecuador, including land acquisitions and construction-related issues.

    • I value Santiago Aguirre’s efficient and proactive work, as well as the excellent client service he delivers.

      Real Estate respondentLatin America
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