Banking & Finance | Global

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 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.

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.

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.

ROBALINO enjoys a strong presence in the Ecuadorian banking sphere. The department routinely assists clients with bilateral and syndicated loan agreements. The Quito-based legal team is also known for advising clients on their foreign investment and debt restructuring mandates. ROBALINO boasts additional expertise representing issuers and underwriters in the issuance of diverse debt instruments, including social and green bonds, as well as securitisations.