Legal and corporate affairs director | Sumesa
Legal and government affairs manager | Productos Avon Ecuador
Legal director | Las Lomas Ciudad Industrial y Comercial
Legal counsel and compliance officer | Nutreco
Corporate counsel | SBA Communications Corporation - Ecuador
Gerente legal and apoderado especial | Directv Ecuador
Director legal ecuador and legal counselor | Huawei Technologies
Director jurÃdico | Concentración Deportiva de Pichincha
Legal manager - Ecuador | SBA Communications
Corporate manager of management control and risks and legal | Corporación GPF - Grupo Fybeca
Legal counsel GM Ecuador legal department  | Fresenius Medical Care
Vice President of Legal and Corporate Affairs | Reybanpac
Legal chief and corporate affairs | Corporación El Rosado
General counsel and chief compliance officer | Holcim
Legal assistant manager | Latam Airlines Ecuador
Legal and corporate affairs director | CervecerÃa Nacional
Director jurÃdico | Grupo Empresarial Espinoza - GES
Legal counsel GM Ecuador legal department  | Motors del Ecuador
Head of legal and compliance andean cluster (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru) | Alcon
Senior corporate counsel, LATAM | Lumen Technologies
Gerente legal y relaciones publicas | UNACEM Ecuador
General counsel and chief compliance officer  | DK Management Services
Gerente legal and compliance Ecuador, Puerto Rico, República Dominicana, Aruba and Curazao | Linde
Corporate legal manager | AsesorÃa y control
Ecuador has a rich natural endowment which if combined with climate-friendly policies has the potential to be a source of the country’s sustainable economic development. With the government initiatives on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) such as the Green Bonus scheme, Ecuador’s in-house lawyers have been proactive in navigating their organisations by encouraging eco-friendly policies and socially responsible governance. Despite the challenges the country has faced through the unprecedented pandemic crisis, the legal teams serving the companies in Ecuador demonstrably helped businesses to drive success while mitigating risks and reducing potential legal issues. Â
This year’s GC Powerlist: Ecuador highlights the role of in-house counsel playing a vital part in promoting global initiatives including Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Taking the lead in implementing corporate agendas with social accountability, in-house counsel in Ecuador promoted diversity and inclusion as well as community engagement into their corporate governance  internal model. Recognised as business partner, the in-house legal role in Ecuador continues to evolve as strategic advisor, leading the latest opportunities and challenges. Â
Remaining abreast of the latest legal technology, legal functions demonstrated their increasing efficiency and productivity over the pandemic. Technology will continue the push for in-house lawyers to work faster and smarter. Driving further efficiencies in processes, the counsel contained within these pages have utilised their legal knowledge strategically alongside business insight to make a positive impact towards their organisation’s success. Â
It was my pleasure to speak and extensively interview the most agile, innovative, and exceptional in-house lawyers in Ecuador spanning international and domestic business titans and organisations at the cutting edge of technology and the future of work, each with their own priorities and challenges. I would like to extend the sincerest gratitude to all the general counsel and in-house lawyers who participated in this edition of the GC Powerlist: Ecuador. This edition identifies the most impressive counsel who have tackled new challenges caused by the pandemic as well as the development of eco-friendly regulations and policies.Â
The Legal 500 was pleased to host the launch of the GC Powerlist: Hong Kong 2025, in association with Jones Day, LexisNexis, and SS&C Intralinks. The event brought together many of Hong Kong’s most esteemed in-house legal leaders for an evening of insightful discussion and networking.
The evening commenced with opening remarks from Joelle Lau, Partner in Charge at Jones Day Hong Kong, who set the scene with her perspectives on the evolving role of general counsel in Asia.
This was followed by an engaging panel discussion featuring Noel Francisco, former Solicitor General of the United States, and Partner at Jones Day’s Washington, DC office, who offered valuable perspectives on who shared his vision of what makes an exceptional lawyer, emphasising the importance of client trust, integrity, and commitment to doing what is right.
Cindy Hui, Global General Counsel of Alibaba, delivered the keynote address, sharing practical insights on building diverse legal teams, enhancing predictability in legal operations, and leveraging AI to drive efficiency in legal practice.
The event concluded with a drink’s reception, where guests enjoyed the opportunity to connect with peers in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere.
We extend our sincere thanks to all our distinguished speakers for their valuable contributions, and to Jones Day, LexisNexis, and SS&C Intralinks for their support in recognising Hong Kong’s outstanding general counsel community.
