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Real Estate | Latin America
Ecuador
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Band 1
1 Lexvalor AbogadosReal Estate2026 | Band 1 | 10 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 Estate2026 | Band 2 | 15 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 Estate2026 | Band 2 | 15 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 Estate2026 | Band 2 | 15 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 Estate2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedDMV Law retains its ranking on the basis of its expertise in the real estate field in Peru. The team undertakes high-value construction and real estate matters and is also commendably active in infrastructure developments, including the obtaining of licences.
3 Heka Law FirmReal Estate2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedHeka Law Firm retains its ranking 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.