Expertise Abogados

Founding Partners: Alberto Peña (Managing Partner)

Partners: Gitty Villarroel, Lorena Grillo, Leon Rzonzew, Ignacio del Hierro, Carlos Jerez, Francisco Ochoa Carrasco

Number of Lawyers: 12

Languages: Spanish, English, French

Firm Overview:

Expertise Abogados is a highly regarded interdisciplinary law firm renowned for its forward-thinking approach and commitment to meeting its clients' diverse legal needs. Our team comprises leading professionals in various legal sectors, including corporate, arbitration, commercial litigation, intellectual property, competition, public law, and white-collar litigation.

With over 25 years of experience, Expertise Abogados has built a formidable reputation for delivering exceptional legal services to clients across a broad spectrum of industries, including oil & gas, construction, and more. The firm enjoys a distinguished national and international standing, which reflects the expertise and dedication of our founders and the outstanding professionals who form our team.

At Expertise Abogados, we approach each case from a comprehensive, solutions-oriented perspective, combining deep legal knowledge with extensive experience to deliver innovative solutions for even the most complex matters. Our commitment to continuous professional development ensures we stay at the forefront of legal trends and are able to offer the most effective, up-to-date legal advice.

Integrity, responsibility, excellence, and client satisfaction are the core values that guide our practice. We take pride in upholding the highest ethical standards while consistently striving to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Our expertise has been recognized by leading industry organizations, including Latin American Chambers and Partners, Who’s Who/Top Lawyer, Most Innovative Law Firm, and Leaders League, Global Experts. These accolades reflect our ability to navigate complex legal challenges and deliver exceptional service.

Main Areas of Practice:

■ Arbitration & Litigation

■ Corporate Law

■ Real State Law

■ Banking, Finance and Insurance

■ Energy and Natural Resources

■ Competition and Antitrust

■ Compliance and Anticorruption

■ Immigration Law

■ Labor and Social Security Law

■ Environmental Law

■ Intellectual Property Law

■ Public Procurement

■ Tax Law

■ White Collar Litigation

■ Family Law

International work

The firm has acted on behalf of a municipality in Ecuador in two international commercial arbitration proceedings. In addition, Alberto Pena has been appointed as a legal expert in various international commercial arbitrations involving public-private partnerships.

Offices:

Ave 12 de Octubre N24-739 Y, Quito 170143. Edificio Boreal.