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Banking & Finance | Latin America

Ecuador

Banking refers to all types of regulatory banking work. Firms can render regulatory advice to any type of private or public financial institution. Finance refers to all types of financing including (but not limited to) corporate finance including acquisition or leverage finance, asset finance and project finance. Work highlights typically take the form of secured and unsecured bilateral and syndicated loans but may also constitute structured finance deals. General bank lending including interbank lending is relevant to this section as well. Refinancing: The refinancing and restructuring of existing loans and debtor in possession financing is also included. Clear preference is given to lawyers and firms that represent the lender/financial institution.

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Band 1

  1. Pérez Bustamante & Ponce
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    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.
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Band 2

  1. BUSTAMANTE FABARA
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    BUSTAMANTE FABARA
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    BUSTAMANTE FABARA is an esteemed full-service firm with a respected banking and finance practice which has experience advising foreign lenders on financing transactions involving the government and state-owned entities. The banking and finance lawyers assist clients with bilateral and syndicated credit facilities. It also boasts further expertise in the capital markets arena, advising on bond issuances.
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  2. Lexvalor Abogados
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    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.
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Band 3

  1. AVL Abogados
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    AVL Abogados
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    AVL Abogados has a respected and expert banking and finance practice in Ecuador. The team regularly advises clients on financing processes, including project finance, the issuance of guarantees and credit agreements. The department also boasts additional finance expertise assisting clients in the mining and real estate sectors.
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  2. Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado
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    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.
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  3. ROBALINO
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    ROBALINO
    Banking & Finance
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    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.
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