Lawyers and advisers in Ecuador
The Corporate INTL directory lists 9 experts in Ecuador from 9 firms.
The most represented practice areas in Ecuador are Competition & Antitrust, Dispute Resolution & Litigation and Advisory & Accounting. Use the filters below to narrow by specialism or practice area, or search by name or firm.
Experts
Ernesto Albán Ricaurte
Ernesto Albán Ricaurte is an attorney at law with postgraduate studies in administrative law. He has been in private practice since 1992. As a litigant, he has intervened in numerous civil and criminal cases. He was also the coordinator of…
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Fabián Jaramillo Terán
Fabián Jaramillo Terán leads the practice at Jaramillo Dávila Abogados and is one of the most prestigious and recognised Labour and Employment lawyers in Ecuador. He graduated from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador in 1978.…
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Francisco Xavier Paredes
Francisco Paredes is a partner at Laudenlaw. He is a specialist in dispute resolution, with a high profile in investment, international law, commercial and international arbitration. He has a strong background in international law and…
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Gilberto A. Gutiérrez P.
Gilberto Gutiérrez is a co-founder and CEO of Antitrust Consultores & Abogados. He is legal advisor to national and international conglomerates; he specialises in competition and commercial law, with a primary focus on contracts and…
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Gilberto Alfonso Gutiérrez Perdomo
Flor Bustamante Pizarro Hurtado is a law firm committed to excellence in legal services, with partners possessing more than 25 years’ experience advising foreign and national clients. To date, the firm’s Director of Antitrust has succeeded…
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Hugo Vergara
Hugo is the founder of BSD Chile, and the co-founder of BSD Ecuador and BSD Mexico. He has ample experience as a consultant in CSR for Latin American companies, especially in the mining, financial, media, and airline sectors. He also has…
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Jhonatan Espinosa
Jhonatan Espinosa is the Senior Manager of ECOVIS Ecuador, and the responsible of the quality control of the intermediate and final audit results. Mr. Espinosa started working in FST Financial Support & Tax in 2012 as an adviser. In 2015,…
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José Meythaler
Dr. Jose Meythaler experience as: -Doctor in Law, Attorney of the Courts of the Republic of Ecuador and Bachelor of Legal Studies at Universidad Católica del Ecuador. -Senior Partner of “Meythaler & Zambrano Abogados” law firm. -Manager of…
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José Rafael Bustamante Espinosa
M&A and intellectual property expert. Broad experience in banking, insurance, oil and mining, and business law; Director and Chairman of committees and boards of directors of companies formed by groups of local and foreign shareholders. He…
View profile →Frequently asked questions
How do I find a good lawyer or adviser in Ecuador?
Check that they are qualified or registered to practise in Ecuador, for example with the local bar association or professional body, and that they have handled matters like yours, including any cross-border element. Ask who will do the work, which languages they work in and how they charge before you instruct them. Each lawyer or adviser listed on this page has a profile with their firm, practice areas and contact details, so you can compare them before getting in touch.
How much does a lawyer cost in Ecuador?
Fees depend on the firm, the experience of the person advising you and how complex the matter is. Firms commonly charge by the hour, a fixed fee for a defined piece of work, or a combination of the two. Ask for a written estimate and the terms of engagement before any work starts.
Do I need a local lawyer or adviser in Ecuador if I am based abroad?
Matters governed by the law of Ecuador, or that involve its courts, registries or authorities, usually need an adviser qualified there. If you already have an adviser at home, they can often work alongside a local lawyer or adviser in Ecuador, which keeps the advice joined up on cross-border matters.
Can I find an English-speaking lawyer or adviser in Ecuador?
Many lawyers and advisers who work with international clients advise in English, but it is worth checking. Ask about working languages when you first get in touch, and whether documents can be provided in English as well as the local language.
Should I use a lawyer or an adviser?
Use a lawyer for legal advice, contracts and anything that may end up before a court or a regulator. Advisers such as accountants, tax advisers and consultants handle compliance, financial and business advice. Many matters need both, which is why Find an Expert lists both, under the Legal and Advisory specialisms.
How do I contact a lawyer or adviser in Ecuador through Corporate INTL?
Open any profile on this page to see the contact details the firm has provided, such as telephone, email and website. Every profile also has a "Contact via Corporate INTL" button if you would rather send your request through us.