Real Estate & Property
Ecuador’s real estate sector offers unique opportunities—from investments in natural and tourism destinations to urban development projects. We advise national and foreign investors, developers, companies, and property owners at every stage of the real estate cycle, ensuring legal certainty, transactional efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
We make the difference
We combine expertise in civil, registral, urban planning, corporate, contractual, environmental, tax, and immigration law with practical knowledge of the Ecuadorian real estate market.
Our team supports clients from the negotiation and structuring of real estate transactions, through due diligence and title clearance, to obtaining municipal permits, registral filings, managing contingencies, and resolving disputes involving real estate assets.
Our Team Leaders
Our Services
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Transactions & Deal Structuring
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Advisory on purchases and sales, exchanges, assignments, swaps, donations, and real estate trusts.
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Structuring real estate investments for individuals, companies, and investment funds.
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Negotiation and drafting of promise agreements, purchase options, and preliminary agreements.
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Comprehensive support in acquiring residential, commercial, and investment properties.
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Assistance for foreign investors in acquiring real estate.
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Investment structuring for immigration purposes (Investor Visa).
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Tax and corporate compliance for real estate investment vehicles.
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Real Estate Due Diligence & Title Clearance
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Registral, municipal, and cadastral legal investigations of properties.
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Validation of boundaries, ownership history, encumbrances, liens, and restrictions.
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Rectification, clarification, and legalization of property titles.
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Actions for adverse possession, property recovery (reivindicación), and title regularization.
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Defense in disputes with municipalities, notaries, and property registries.
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Risk mitigation prior to purchases, sales, or project development.
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Leasing, Contracts & Asset Management
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Drafting and negotiation of commercial, industrial, residential, and short-term rental agreements.
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Contract management between owners, tenants, administrators, and operators.
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Prevention and resolution of disputes arising from use, maintenance, or contractual breaches.
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Representation in matters involving contractual disputes, boundaries, possession, and easements.
Tailored Strategies
Personalized Strategies
We design solutions aligned with the type of property, the client’s objectives, the project stage, and the risk profile.
Commitment to Excellence
We integrate legal, registral, technical, and financial analysis to ensure safe, agile, and risk-free real estate transactions.
Efficiency and Profitability
We streamline processes, clear titles, and structure contracts that reduce risks, timelines, and costs, maximizing the profitability of every project.