Ranking tables
Real Estate | Latin America
Ecuador
In-depth overview
ECUADOR: An Introduction
JURISDICTION
Over the course of 2024, Ecuador has seen a change in government with new President Daniel Noboa ta...
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Rankings overview for Departments
Daniela Irigoyen Lexvalor Abogados3 Years Ranked
Dunker Morales DMV Law5 Years Ranked
Ernesto Weisson WEISSON & ABOGADOS5 Years Ranked
Juan Carlos Gallegos Happle Gallegos, Valarezo & Neira13 Years Ranked
Juan Felipe Bustamante BUSTAMANTE FABARA4 Years Ranked
Verónica Mieles Dentons Paz Horowitz3 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Lexvalor AbogadosReal Estate2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedLexvalor Abogados is a dynamic firm with a noteworthy offering across the Ecuadorian real estate market. The department boasts experience advising local and international clients on developing and financing commercial and residential real estate projects. Additionally, the practice group offers expertise in assisting clients with setting up real estate investment trusts to acquire land for the development of projects, as well as with dispute resolution in tenancy and expropriation-related matters. Lexvalor Abogados routinely represents construction companies and banks involved in drawing up trading deeds with third parties acquiring housing and commercial units.
Band 2
2 BUSTAMANTE FABARAReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedBUSTAMANTE FABARA has a remarkable real estate practice with expertise in handling transactions across an array of sectors including tourism, telecommunications and infrastructure. The legal team possesses notable experience assisting clients with the sale, purchase and leasing of real estate properties, as well as with real estate permits and zoning regulations.
2 Gallegos, Valarezo & NeiraReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedGallegos, Valarezo & Neira is a dynamic firm with a notable real estate department dedicated to advising local and foreign investors on the development and construction of real estate and urban development projects for all market sectors. The legal team offers expertise in assisting clients with urban planning and zoning matters, as well as ownership title regularisation, property holding structures, and the negotiation of sale and purchase agreements. Gallegos, Valarezo & Neira is also well placed to negotiate concessions and leasing mandates.2 Pérez Bustamante & PonceReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedFull-service law firm Pérez Bustamante & Ponce boasts an excellent practice group experienced in advising notable real estate developers and leading construction companies. The legal team is highly sought after to advise on the financing, construction and development of residential and commercial real estate projects. Its expertise spans land acquisitions, negotiating leases and major infrastructure projects. Pérez Bustamante & Ponce is also skilled in handling matters pertaining to the application of land regulations and the procurement of permits and licences.
Band 3
3 DMV LawReal Estate2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedDMV Law joins the table this year based on evidence that it is strengthening its participation in the real estate field in Peru. The team undertakes high-value construction and real estate developments and they are also commendably active in infrastructure matters and in obtaining licences.
3 Heka Law FirmReal Estate2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedHeka Law Firm enters the rankings thanks to strong market recognition. The team is particularly sought after for its capabilities in handling mortgage loans. In addition, the firm is well placed to challenge administrative actions and assist with compliance, licensing and zoning matters in the main cities of Ecuador, as well as the Galapagos Islands. Its client base includes large investors in the development, education and retail sectors.