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Pérez Bustamante & Ponce

Corporate/Commercial

Latin America Guide 2027 : Ecuador

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Pérez Bustamante & Ponce

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We help companies coming to Ecuador structure their businesses and establish operations as efficiently as possible. Our lawyers offer clients corporate expertise and labor, tax and regulatory advice to guarantee the best strategy.

This focus allows us to:

  • Advise on corporate reorganizations to ensure the best local and multijurisdictional corporate structures.
  • Help companies and enterprises with regulatory compliance and dealings with regulators.
  • Advise on the implementation of best corporate governance practices and shareholder agreements.
  • Advise values-driven companies (B corporations) on incorporation and operation.

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Corporate/Commercial - Ecuador

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Heavyweight full-service law firm Pérez Bustamante & Ponce benefits from a renowned corporate practice group in Ecuador. The legal team possesses recognised lawyers assisting leading local and international clients with cross-border transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, share purchase agreements and divestitures. Pérez Bustamante & Ponce boasts additional expertise in handling complex corporate restructuring, as well as assisting start-ups and major multinationals with their incorporations in the country.

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Work Highlights

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  • Pérez Bustamante & Ponce assisted UNO Corp with the Ecuadorian aspects of its acquisition of Primax Group.

Strengths

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  • Pérez Bustamante & Ponce's key strengths are its proactive approach and strong client focus. The team responds promptly, remains consistently available throughout the process and provides practical, commercially relevant guidance backed by solid technical expertise and a clear understanding of the client's objectives.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America

  • Pérez Bustamante & Ponce demonstrates a strong understanding of our business and its dynamics. The team's commercial acumen enables it to anticipate our needs and provide support aligned with the organisation's strategic objectives.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Juan Manuel Marchán
    Juan Manuel Marchán

    Juan Manuel Marchán

    Stellar partner Juan Manuel Marchán comes highly recommended by clients for his in-depth expertise in transactional and non-transactional corporate matters in Ecuador. He is highly experienced in big-ticket M&A and company integration processes.

    • Juan Manuel Marchán is consistently responsive and a reliable point of contact. He provides very helpful guidance on complex local law issues and demonstrates a clear understanding of the broader structure and complexity of transactions.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America

    • Juan Manuel Marchán has strong commercial vision and is able to identify market opportunities. He provides comprehensive services tailored to clients’ needs.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
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  • Diego Pérez-Ordóñez
    Diego Pérez-Ordóñez

    Diego Pérez-Ordóñez

    Distinguished practitioner Diego Pérez-Ordóñez benefits from extensive experience in the Ecuadorian market, notably in M&A transactions and matters with cross-border implications.

    • Diego Pérez-Ordóñez has deep knowledge of the Ecuadorian legal market and a strong understanding of the commercial considerations that drive transactions in the region. He provides clear, actionable guidance and demonstrates sound judgement.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
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  • Andrés Brown Pérez
    Andrés Brown Pérez

    Andrés Brown Pérez

    Partner Andrés Brown Pérez is esteemed by market sources for his activity in Ecuador's transactional arena and continues to be recognised for his key work on M&A processes.

    • Andrés Brown Pérez is a highly experienced lawyer with excellent negotiation skills. He demonstrates strong technical expertise in his area of practice and is highly organised and methodical in his approach.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
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  • David Carrera Dávila
    David Carrera Dávila

    David Carrera Dávila

    Director David Carrera Dávila receives strong client endorsement for his adept handling of corporate and commercial matters in Ecuador, including acquisition and sale agreements.

    • David Carrera Dávila's main strength is his close follow-up on matters, ensuring they are progressed and concluded in a timely manner. He is highly detail-oriented and strongly focused on achieving results.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
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  • María Francisca Gallegos-Anda
    María Francisca Gallegos-Anda

    María Francisca Gallegos-Anda

    Director María Francisca Gallegos-Anda receives noteworthy plaudits from the Ecuadorian market for her corporate transactional work.

    • María Francisca Gallegos-Anda is fully committed throughout the matter, providing excellent client service and making us feel supported at every stage. She responds promptly and delivers outstanding advice.

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