Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions
Today’s business environment demands robust corporate structures and efficient transactions that enable growth, reorganisation, or investment with legal certainty. We advise domestic and international companies, corporate groups, investors, and funds on the structuring, execution, and closing of corporate and M&A transactions in Ecuador.
What Sets Us Apart
We combine strong expertise in corporate, contractual, tax, labour, regulatory, and competition law with a practical understanding of the commercial objectives behind each transaction.
Our team supports clients throughout the entire transaction lifecycle—from strategic planning and legal structuring, through due diligence and negotiations, to closing and post-transaction implementation—taking a preventive approach focused on risk mitigation and business continuity.
Our Team Leaders
Our Services
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Corporate Governance & Strategic Advisory
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Internal legal audits and corporate compliance reviews.
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Design and implementation of corporate governance structures and best practices.
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Drafting and negotiation of shareholder and partners’ agreements.
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Advisory to boards of directors, management boards, and committees on strategic decision-making.
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Management and prevention of shareholder disputes and optimisation of internal processes.
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Strategic legal support for sustainable business growth.
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Contracting & Negotiation
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Advisory on foreign investment and structuring of business agreements.
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Review, negotiation, and drafting of key civil and commercial contracts.
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Preventive management and resolution of contractual issues in corporate contexts.
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Mergers, Acquisitions & Corporate Strategy
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Comprehensive advisory on public and private corporate transactions, mergers, and acquisitions.
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Legal and tax structuring of acquisitions and disposals of companies, assets, or equity interests.
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Structuring of joint ventures, strategic alliances, and minority investments.
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Planning of corporate reorganisations and exit strategies.
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Legal support in post-merger integration and corporate restructuring.
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Legal Due Diligence & Risk Management
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Coordination and execution of legal, corporate, labour, contractual, and regulatory due diligence.
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Identification of contingencies and key transaction risks.
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Design of contractual mechanisms to mitigate risks, liabilities, and indemnities.
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Closing & Post-Transaction
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Coordination of signing and closing processes.
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Implementation of post-closing corporate and contractual arrangements.
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Advisory on employer substitution, workforce continuity, and contingency management.
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Legal support for operational and corporate integration.
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Cierre & Post-Transacción
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Coordinación de procesos de signing y closing.
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Implementación de acuerdos societarios y contractuales posteriores al cierre.
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Asesoría en sustitución patronal, continuidad laboral y gestión de contingencias.
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Soporte legal en la integración operativa y societaria de los negocios.
Tailored Strategies
Tailored Strategies
We design corporate and transactional solutions aligned with business objectives, ownership structures, and the risk profile of each transaction.
Commitment to Excellence
We ensure clear structures, regulatory compliance, and well-documented processes that build confidence among partners, investors, and authorities.
Efficiency and Value Creation
We streamline corporate and transactional processes to reduce risk, time, and costs, enabling sound and sustainable strategic decisions.