All these influences encourage Ecuadorian companies to move towards a full-service model that favors greater specialization in areas of practice. In addition to data protection, lawyers are diversifying into other disciplines such as natural resources, fisheries and renewable energy as a result of recent government initiatives. Shops are not common in Ecuador, and if they are successful, they are often included in larger companies. Despite Lasso`s declining popularity, his program has attracted the attention of international investors after promising to become a full member of the Pacific Alliance for Ecuador (he is currently an associate member) – a move that is expected to boost foreign trade. The alliance currently includes Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. As the movement progresses, its impact will undoubtedly be felt in the legal market, as Pacific Alliance countries have experienced an influx of international law firms. The market is also home to a number of specialist companies, including intellectual property specialists Bermeo & Bermeo Law Firm, Falconi Puig Abogados and Romero Corral Abogados, competitive cartel consultants and Procompetencia, labour specialist Jaramillo Dávila Abogados, Almeida Guzmán & Asociados and Apolo Abogados, a specialist in the maritime and aquaculture sector. This means that you can choose a primerus Ecuador avocado with confidence. With nearly 3,000 Ecuadorian lawyers, Primerus is as large as some of the largest U.S. law firms.
Our Ecuadorian lawyers have in-depth knowledge and expertise in hundreds of areas of expertise and subspecialties. But Primerus Ecuador law firms are completely independent and autonomous. And these are usually small or medium-sized law firms with fewer than 50 lawyers. The result is more personal attention, excellent communication and lasting relationships. Finding these excellent law firms in Ecuador and around the world was once difficult. None. Now you have Primerus working for you. The International Society of Primerus Law Firms offers Ecuadorian law firms of the highest quality. Speak directly to a trusted Ecuadorian law firm.
With local lawyers in Ecuador and independent law firms serving Ecuador, the fifty states and more than 40 countries around the world, Primerus is sure to have the lawyer you are looking for. A recently adopted data protection law is also expected to create opportunities for lawyers in this area. Large M&A deals are now subject to antitrust approval, while labor and environmental laws are further strengthened. Law firms have also increased their supply in these areas accordingly. Most Ecuadorian companies now have offices both in the capital Quito (where most of the companies on this list are based) and in the port city of Guayaquil, which is undeniably Ecuador`s main business center. Cities are very different both geographically and culturally, but remain just as important in economic terms. As law firm separations have proven in the past, it is not easy to master both cities at the same time. However, some companies are not afraid to set up in less populated areas of the country – Robalino has offices in the Machala agri-food center and in the Andean city of Cuenca. Law firms have ensured that their dispute settlement tenders remain strong as Ecuador begins to resolve decades-old arbitration cases over oil and mining projects by returning to ICSID. The level of responsibility that applies in dealing with these complex cases will determine the extent to which Ecuador resonates abroad in the coming years, which could stimulate private sector investment. Latin America: Dentons has once again been recognized as one of latin America`s highly recommended and recommended law firms for 2023 in the 24th edition of the Lawyer 250 Guide.
Pérez Bustamante & Ponce remains the leading national full-service player, but the aforementioned Robalino is increasingly positioned, and the long-standing Bustamante & Bustamante retains its notoriety. Other notable Ecuadorian companies include Carmigniani Pérez Abogados, Cevallos Casals Balseca & Bilbao Abogados, Consulegis Abogados, CorralRosales, Coronel & Pérez, Durini & Guerrero Abogados, Fabara & Compañía, Heka Law Firm, Lexvalor Abogados, López Ribadeneira Mora, Meythaler & Zambrano Abogados, Pino Elizalde Abogados, Puente & Asociados, Quevedo & Ponce, Romero Arteta Ponce, Solines y Asociados and Tobar ZVS, while Flor Bustamante Pizarro Hurtado Abogados, Noboa, Peña, Larrea & Torres Abogados and Sempértegui Abogados all stand out for their expertise in the active energy sector in Ecuador. Local law firms now also have an international rival in the form of Dentons, which completed its merger with Ecuadorian law firm Paz Horowitz in 2021, making it the first non-Latin American law firm to open an office in the country. After a separation a few years ago, Corral Rosales and Carmigniani Pérez remain full players in the market. Meanwhile, the Spanish law firm Ecija has been setting up in Ecuador in recent years, market leaders are closely monitoring this newcomer. Kennedy`s international insurance company also deserves to be monitored. It has expanded its presence in Latin America by concluding an association agreement with Tobar ZVS in Ecuador. The International Society of Primerus Law Firms brings together the world`s best law firms working together to provide high-quality services at reasonable fees. It`s not easy to meet our strict standards, so you can count on each of our 3,000 lawyers from nearly 200 member firms.
With offices in more than 40 countries and 130 cities around the world, we are a truly global legal team that provides transparent and efficient service wherever your legal requirements are located. The highest quality legal services in Ecuador at affordable fees. When we founded Primerus in 1992, we set out to restore honor and dignity in the legal profession and help restore public confidence in lawyers and the justice system. As a result, the Primerus name has become synonymous with high-quality legal services at reasonable fees. Latin America: Chambers Latin America 2022 awarded Dentons 125 quality rankings in the Latin America region.
