Benefits for you
Your company benefits from structures designed for growth, reduced legal risk and future investment rounds or sales. We anticipate shareholder disputes and support strategic decisions with both a legal and business perspective.
Legal services
Corporate
01What we do
Legal advice for your next decision.
We support companies and entrepreneurs at every stage of their corporate development: company formation in Ecuador, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate governance, corporate structuring—including special purpose vehicles (SPVs)—and ongoing corporate compliance.
Let’s discuss your project02Our approach
Our experience
With over 120 years of history, we have advised family businesses, multinationals and investment funds on formation, restructuring and M&A in Ecuador and the region, combining local experience with international governance standards.
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Specialist team
Meet our professionals
Managing Partner
Clemente J. Vivanco
🇺🇸 Miami
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Partner - Chairman
Andres Echevarria
🇦🇷 Buenos Aires
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Partner
Guillermo Camacho
🇪🇨 Guayaquil
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Partner
Sebastian Landivar Tufiño
🇧🇴 Bolivia
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Partner
Steven Sensi
🇧🇴 Bolivia
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Andean Hub Coordinator
Verónica Regalado
🇪🇨 Quito
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Director / Hub Manager Central America
Juan José Valerio
🇨🇷 San José
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South LATAM Business Manager
Osvaldo Riveros
🇦🇷 Buenos Aires
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Directora
Sandra Touma
🇪🇨 Quito
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Director
Diego F. Amen
🇺🇸 Estados Unidos
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Director
Randy Arévalo
🇪🇨 Guayaquil
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Chief Trust Specialist
Martina Yepez
🇦🇷 Buenos Aires
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Associate Senior
Luis Mora
🇪🇨 Guayaquil
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Senior Trust Specialist
Alexa Johnson
🇨🇷 San José
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Senior Specialist
Karol Guillén
🇨🇷 San José
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Senior Trust Specialist
Valeria Castro
🇨🇷 San José
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Senior Case Worker
Gina Pérez
🇨🇴 Bogotá
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Senior Case Worker
Katherine Ávila
🇨🇴 Bogotá
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Associate
Maria Paula Vinueza
🇪🇨 Quito
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Associate
Juan Daniel Melgar Fehse
🇧🇴 Bolivia
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Senior Associate
Salomón Larrea
🇪🇨 Guayaquil
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Associate
Juan José Flores
🇪🇨 Guayaquil
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Paralegal
Renato Méndez
🇧🇴 Bolivia
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Office Assistant
Patricia Rodríguez
🇨🇴 Bogotá
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Franco Osella
🇦🇷 Buenos Aires
View profileFrequently asked questions
Your questions, answered
01How long does it take to incorporate a company in Ecuador?
Timing depends on the company type, business activity and available documentation. We assess each case and support the process from start to finish.
02Which type of company is right for me?
It depends on the number of shareholders, capital and investment objectives. We assess each case to recommend an appropriate legal structure.
03What is an SPV and when do I need one?
It is a legal vehicle created to isolate the risks or assets of a specific project. It can be useful for real estate investments, structured finance or joint ventures.
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Tell us what you need. Our team will help you determine how to move forward.