Ranking tables

Public Law | Latin America

Ecuador

Public Law focuses on the relationship between individuals or private entities and central and local government and other public or regulatory bodies, which for the purpose of the Latin America guide covers constitutional and administrative law matters, such as contentious and non-contentious proceedings, judicial reviews, litigation before constitutional courts, and advice on the powers and administrative functions of the government. It also includes matters relating to public procurement, as well as regulatory advice excluding regulatory work related to specific practice areas already considered in a particular jurisdiction: Competition, Energy & Natural Resources, Labour and Employment, Life Sciences, Tax, TMT, Intellectual Property, among others.

All Departments profiles

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Band 1
  1. Durini & Guerrero Abogados
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    Durini & Guerrero Abogados
    Public Law
    2024 | Band 1 | 2 Years Ranked
    Durini & Guerrero Abogados is a prestigious full-service firm in Ecuador with a solid reputation in public law. The department has a highly capable bench of lawyers with extensive experience advising on a range of complex public law matters, such as administrative sanctioning procedures, administrative appeals, and mediation proceedings. The practice group is also skilled at handling damage liability cases and administrative permits for business operations. Durini & Guerrero caters to an impressive roster of clients from the mining, health, and technological arenas.
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Band 2
  1. Pérez Bustamante & Ponce
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    Pérez Bustamante & Ponce
    Public Law
    2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Pérez Bustamante & Ponce has a well-reputed legal department with a strong track record in the Ecuadorian public law arena. The team is well placed to provide public procurement, regulatory, and constitutional advisory to a roster of significant public and private clients spanning various industries nationally and internationally. Pérez Bustamante & Ponce is also sought after for its advice on administrative litigation and public-private partnerships.
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Band 3
  1. ROBALINO
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    ROBALINO
    Public Law
    2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    ROBALINO has a dynamic practice in Ecuador with a strong offering across the regulatory arena. The legal team is regularly retained by clients to assist with a range of public law matters, such as state contracts, government permits, and sanctions proceedings. ROBALINO's practice is further enhanced by the legal team's capabilities in public procurement and public private partnerships. The law firm's clientele includes notable names from the aviation, energy and technology sectors.
  2. Morales & Asociados
    Public Law
    2024 | Band 3
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Band 4
  1. 4
    Cevallos, Casals, Balseca & Bilbao
    Public Law
    2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Cevallos, Casals, Balseca & Bilbao is a highly esteemed boutique firm in Ecuador with a focus on public procurement. The team enjoys strong expertise in handling RFP reviews, project proposals, and state contracts. The practice group also has additional prowess in handling claims before public institutions, such as conducting administrative appeals and contesting fine sentences. Cevallos, Casals, Balseca & Bilbao is often seen acting for clients from the technology, automotive, and retail industries.
  2. Coronel & Pérez
    4
    Coronel & Pérez
    Public Law
    2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Coronel & Pérez benefits from an admired legal team of public law lawyers in Ecuador with notable proficiency in the field. The legal team is well versed in public and administrative contracts, constitutional disputes, and the enforcement of international treaties. In addition, the practice group is also known for offering solid expertise in human rights litigation. Coronel & Pérez routinely renders advice to national and international clients from the technology, pharmaceutical, energy and natural resources sectors.
  3. CorralRosales
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    CorralRosales
    Public Law
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    CorralRosales enters the rankings following noteworthy market recognition. The team is particularly recommended for its expertise in regulatory law, often assisting with mandates in the healthcare, agribusiness and veterinary sectors. The firm's expertise in public procurement and administrative proceedings complements its offering.
  4. 4
    DMV Law
    Public Law
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    DMV Law enters the rankings on the back of strong market support. The team is particularly sought after for its capabilities in handling PPP projects, with clients equally benefitting from the firm's strength in administrative proceedings. Its lawyers act for a range of prominent clients in sectors such as infrastructure, energy and telecommunications.
  5. López Ribadeneira Mora
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    López Ribadeneira Mora
    Public Law
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    López Ribadeneira enters the rankings this year thanks to strong market praise. The public law team is mandated by major private companies and public authorities in high-profile contentious-administrative matters.