Pino Elizalde Abogados advises on complex antitrust matters in highly regulated sectors such as the hydrocarbon industry. The group is well versed in advising clients on competition regulation and compliance programmes to prevent competition infringements, and investigations into alleged abuse of dominance. Marco (Valentín) Elizalde, who has a strong reputation for appearing before the competition authority, and Jorge Cedeño, who was promoted to partner in January 2025, head the team. Elsewhere, Rafael Ulloa is active in cases before the competition authority in Ecuador. Senior counsel Jessica Medina is also a name to note in the team.
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Marco (Valentín) Elizalde; Jorge Cedeño Cuellar