Coronel & Pérez

Since 1975, Coronel & Perez has become one of Ecuador’s most renowned law firms and is proud of its international orientation, deep local knowledge and national presence. Among its clients are many multinational companies, and the firm routinely works with other leading law firms from the US, Europe and Latin America. The firm prides itself on the exceptional depth, thoroughness and competence of its professionals, who are known for successfully handling particularly complex matters. Having offices in both Quito and Guayaquil, the firm directly addresses its clients’ needs throughout Ecuador.

Areas of practice
Arbitration and litigation: the firm has extensive experience in the handling of complex arbitration and litigation and has been recognized as a leader in the field, both in Ecuador and abroad. The firm has successfully acted in local, international and investment arbitration, before multiple arbitration centers around the world. The firm’s lawyers have also participated in complex litigation before Ecuadorian and foreign tribunals, international courts and supranational organizations.

Banking, finance and insurance: the firm has a deep knowledge of the way financial products and services work and of the legal framework applicable in Ecuador and other jurisdictions. It has participated in important investment and financial projects, and has represented both private financial institutions, such as the Andean Development Corporation (CAF), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the World Bank, the Latin American Reserve Fund (FLAR) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) of the United States.

Civil, administrative and constitutional law: the firm represents individuals, companies, and institutions, in areas such as private contracts, family law and damage claims. In the areas of administrative and constitutional law, the firm advises clients in all types of procedures, including the negotiation of public contracts and the filing of judicial and administrative recourses and actions.

Competition: the firm represents clients in investigation processes before the national competition and regional authorities and advises companies on questions of local and regional competition law.

Concessions, public-private associations and infrastructure projects: the firm has participated in privatization, concessions and public-private association projects throughout the past decade. Among these projects are the current concessions for the Guayaquil International Airport and for water and sewerage services in Guayaquil.

Corporate law, mergers and acquisitions: Coronel & Perez is one of the firms with the most experience in the corporate field in Ecuador. The firm handles complex corporate transactions and advises on corporate matters regarding both the ordinary course of business and issues affecting specific industries.

Environmental law: the firm has collaborated with government agencies in the setting up of environmental programs and the drafting of regulations. It also advises clients on a wide range of environmental law matters.

International trade and foreign investment: the firm has deep knowledge of the laws that regulate these sectors, including investment protection treaties, routinely advising clients on questions of trade and investment. Coronel & Perez has also worked with the European Commission on the implementation of the EU Ecuador Trade Agreement.

Labor and social security: in addition to providing advice on all issues related to hiring personnel and independent contractors, the firm has represented many clients in the handling of labor relations and collective disputes.

Oil, energy and mining: experience in this field includes not only assistance of clients regarding applicable regulatory framework, but also advice in complex sector-specific disputes and transactions.

Tax and estate planning: Coronel & Perez provides advice in this field paying special attention to the impact of Ecuadorian and foreign tax law. The firm represents several clients in estate planning processes to ensure the sustainability and growth of family-owned businesses.