Robalino

Robalino’s Manta office, Established in 2015, Robalino's Manta office serves the country's Mayabi province and eastern seaboard north of Guayaquil. The office provides a broad range of core business services, including corporate, labour, tax, regulatory, civil, and intellectual property law, but specialises in addressing the particular needs of sectors such as fishing, agribusiness, manufacturing and logistics, all of which are crucial to the region’s economy. With expertise across labour law, civil litigation and arbitration, office head Luis Carlos Fernández is the key contact. At the broader firm level, Javier Robalino oversees litigation, arbitration and tax matters, while Daniel Robalino focuses on corporate law and competition, typically advising on mergers, governance, and regulatory compliance. Heading up the firm’s energy and natural resources practice, Andrés Donoso focuses on the mining, oil, and energy sectors. All three regularly circulate through the office as required.