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LEXVALOR Abogados

Real Estate

Latin America Guide 2026 : 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 assisted Cueva & Cueva Ingenieros with its USD10 million project development, comprising the acquisition of a three-hectare land plot in Puembo.

Strengths

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  • LEXVALOR Abogados' team shows human and professional quality. The lawyers are timely and offer accurate answers, guidance and follow-up.

    Real Estate respondentLatin America

  • LEXVALOR Abogados has been a strong pillar for my business from a legal standpoint. They offer advice with strong knowledge and experience.

    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 and has long-standing expertise in trusts, negotiations, sales and acquisitions of high-value residential and commercial properties.

    • We are completely satisfied with Karla Villacís Echeverría's personal and professional contribution.

      Real Estate respondentLatin America

    • Karla Villacís Echeverría is an excellent professional.

      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 fund and fiduciary structures in Ecuador. She also represents real estate consulting companies as well as developers.

    • Daniela Irigoyen is a very complete lawyer with a lot of business sense and strategic vision.

      Real Estate respondentLatin America
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  • Santiago Aguirre
    Santiago Aguirre

    Santiago Aguirre

    Associate-to-watch Santiago Aguirre retains his ranking this year due to his continued involvement in the real estate sphere. He is notably active on project developments, including land acquisitions and construction matters.

    • Santiago Aguirre is excellent. Though he is young, he is very capable.

      Real Estate respondentLatin America
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