Lexvalor Abogados is highly proficient in the gamut of capital markets matters, especially credit financing, with an ability to assist with bond issuance through to the post issuance stage. Daniela Irigoyen, Margoth Chiriboga and Gabriela Guzmán jointly lead the team and are highly active in cross-border financings and capital markets transactions. Director Mariela Moreno is often involved in real estate and infrastructure project financing, while Guzmán is key on the regulatory side. Indeed, the wider group provides clients with a broad range of regulatory advice, including advising on fintech issues, particularly since the recent enactment of fintech regulations issued by the Monetary Regulation Board and the Central Bank of Ecuador. The team's expertise also extends to banking, electronic payments, cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies.
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‘Experience and results.'
'Lexvalor has a specialised and dynamic team of lawyers. They have extensive experience in financial and banking matters, and it is the firm with the deepest expertise in fiduciary issues and investment funds. They combine strong legal-technical knowledge with business insight, which greatly facilitates their advisory services and helps us find solutions that align with our operations. The lawyers in this area are highly skilled in designing complex structures and combining mechanisms for sophisticated transactions.'
'Daniela Irigoyen brings extensive experience in capital markets and fiduciary matters. What makes her stand out is her strong business-oriented mindset—she focuses on finding practical and effective solutions, rather than simply identifying legal issues. She is widely recognized in the industry and has built a strong professional network, which adds significant value to the advisory process. What truly sets Daniela and her team apart from competitors is their deep understanding of both the legal framework and the business context in which we operate.'
Key clients
- Effitek
- Nestlé Ecuador
- Fideval
- Marcimex
- Arbaro Fund
- Pagadoor
- Eron International
- Sucaval / Value
- Vaserum
- Banco Pichincha
- Fondo De Jubilación De La Universidad Católica
- Expertfactors
Work highlights
Advised Parques Logísticos Effitek on securing $33.8m in financing from BID Invest and $14.2m from Banco de Guayaquil for the expansion of a logistics park.
Advised Nestlé Ecuador on structuring a $20m financing operation through the securities market.
Advising Marcimex on structuring public offering mechanisms based on its credit portfolio.
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Practice head
Daniela Irigoyen; Margoth Chiriboga; Gabriela Guzmán