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Dunker Morales

Dunker Morales

Latin America 2026

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

About

Provided by DMV Law

Latin America

Practice Areas

Competition, dispute resolution, real estate (PPPs and disinvestment) and commercial

Career

L.L.M., University of Notre Dame School of Law; Lawyer, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. Partner at Cardinal Abogados y Consultores since 2011. Professor at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, School of Law, since 2003. Professor at Universidad San Francisco de Quito, School of Law since 2008. Arbitrator at Quito Chamber of Commerce since 2018.

Personal

Dunker Morales Vela's professional practice has been built mainly in private practice. He began his career by providing services for several years in the largest firm in our country until he became the main partner of a boutique firm.

His vast experience in local litigation, international arbitration, as well as in advising government entities in the legal structuring of infrastructure projects, international transactions, have allowed him to gather extensive experience in Public Law and to serve as Attorney General of the city of Quito.

His professional practice has always been accompanied by university teaching, Dunker Morales Vela teaches constitutional law, tort law, public law and antitrust law at the Catholic University of Quito, San Francisco University where he teaches undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Latin America

Public Law - Ecuador

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Well-reputed practitioner Dunker Morales remains widely recognised for his extensive expertise in handling unconstitutionality actions against municipal ordinances, as well as administrative and judicial proceedings at a national level in Ecuador.

Real Estate - Ecuador

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Partner Dunker Morales is highly commended for his experience and deep involvement in matters related to real estate in Peru. He is particularly well positioned to advise on public law matters linked to real estate structuring and permitting.

Competition/Antitrust - Ecuador

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Key partner Dunker Morales continues to garner significant market recognition for his solid knowledge and impressive experience in the Ecuadorian competition arena. Clients note his particular expertise in antitrust and unfair competition litigation.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Dunker Morales is very empathetic. He tries to make complex situations simple, which helps a lot. He really tries to find solutions to the problems.

    Public LawChambers Latin America
  • Dunker Morales offers a very agile service and always shows good predisposition.

    Real EstateChambers Latin America
  • Dunker Morales' preparation allows him to be proactive. He proposes very imaginative solutions and pushes matters forward.

    Competition/AntitrustChambers Latin America

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Ecuador

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