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Pérez Bustamante & Ponce

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2026 : Ecuador

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Pérez Bustamante & Ponce

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About

Provided by Pérez Bustamante & Ponce

We advise local and international clients and private and multilateral institutions, including insurance and reinsurance companies and brokers, on all areas of banking, finance and insurance law.

Our focus allows us to:

  • Optimize financing structures within and outside the Ecuadorian banking system and securities market.
  • Advise on implementing finance and insurance products.
  • Guide financial institutions, insurance companies and issuers through their dealings with local regulatory authorities.
  • Advise on insurance program design.
  • Represent financial institutions and insurance companies before local courts and administrative authorities.
  • Give well-grounded advice in connection with Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism in Ecuador.

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Banking & Finance - Ecuador

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

PBP Pérez Bustamante & Ponce has an outstanding banking and finance department within a powerhouse full-service firm. The department stands out in the market for its prowess in handling high-value syndicated loan transactions, particularly for institutional lenders, and regularly advises clients on the financing of major infrastructure projects. Pérez Bustamante & Ponce offers additional expertise assisting with IPOs and sovereign bond issuances. The firm's client roster includes a number of multilateral organisations, alongside major investment banks and airlines.

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Work Highlights

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  • PBP Pérez Bustamante & Ponce assisted Banco Ficohsa in increasing its loans to Comercial Etatex under a commercial trust collateral structure.

Strengths

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  • PBP Pérez Bustamante & Ponce has a reliable and consistent team who are always willing to work hard to provide a good service.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

  • PBP Pérez Bustamante & Ponce is the biggest and best consolidated law firm in Ecuador, who represent sponsors in the best way.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Bruno Pineda Cordero
    Bruno Pineda Cordero

    Bruno Pineda Cordero

    Market-leading partner and head of department Bruno Pineda Cordero continues to be a first port of call in Ecuador for national and international lenders with complex banking and finance transactions, especially structured financing and debt restructurings.

    • Bruno Pineda Cordero has ample experience in the international financing sector. He knows the needs of the local entities as well as the requirements of international financing institutions.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

    • Bruno Pineda Cordero is characterised by his knowledge and strategic support.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
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  • Juan Francisco Simone
    Juan Francisco Simone

    Juan Francisco Simone

    Director Juan Francisco Simone continues to receive client praise for his expert understanding of fintech regulations in Ecuador.

    • Juan Francisco Simone is an excellent lawyer who is able to anticipate problems and is always up to date in his knowledge of new legislation.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
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Ranked Individuals at Pérez Bustamante & Ponce (2)

Ecuador

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