Ranking tables

Banking & Finance | Global

Ecuador

The Banking & Finance rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Ecuador.

Rankings overview for Departments

2

Band 2

  1. Diego Ramírez MesecBUSTAMANTE FABARA
  2. Jorge Alfonso Cevallos CarreraAVL Abogados

Associates to watch

  1. Juan Francisco Simone
    Juan Francisco Simone Pérez Bustamante & Ponce3 Years Ranked
  2. Carol RiofríoROBALINO
  3. Juan Bernardo GuarderasBUSTAMANTE FABARA
  4. Kirina GonzálezBUSTAMANTE FABARA

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Pérez Bustamante & Ponce
    1
    Pérez Bustamante & Ponce
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked

    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.

2

Band 2

  1. Lexvalor Abogados
    2
    Lexvalor Abogados
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked

    Lexvalor Abogados is a full-service firm with a significant banking and finance offering in Ecuador. The legal team is experienced in advising lenders and corporate borrowers on bilateral and syndicated credit facilities to finance projects and corporate acquisitions. The law firm boasts further expertise in capital markets, with notable activity advising on bond issuances. Lexvalor Abogados advises a diverse client base including multinational corporations, commercial banks and asset managers.

  2. BUSTAMANTE FABARA
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado
    3
    Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked

    Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado has an emerging practice in Ecuador with standout capabilities in project finance mandates, particularly in the mining and renewable energy spaces. The legal department is frequently hired by multilateral lenders investing in Ecuadorian infrastructure projects and mining developments. Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado is also retained to assist with syndicated loans, corporate financing and debt refinancing mandates. 

  2. AVL Abogados
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 3
  3. ROBALINO
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 3