Working closely with the firm’s tax department, ECIJA provides advice to clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, spanning spin-offs, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings and corporate governance, among other areas. Corporate restructuring expert Michael Ventimilla, whose German language skills make him well-placed to work on international corporate law matters with German clients, leads the team. Director Karen Álava assists large companies in Ecuador with corporate restructurings and commercial law matters. Gustavo Arrobo is a standout practitioner for corporate structuring and is active in a range of corporate transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'The collaboration with Michael Veintimilla went excellently. Michael and his team work extremely quickly, accurately and reliably.'
- 'Michael Veintimilla is fluent in German, which was very helpful in our international mandate.'
Key clients
- Holdaltamar
- Novacredit
- Innovautochoa
- Ordoñez Family – Orfacorp
- Fundamento
- Moradora
- Cargodirecto Ventures
Work highlights
Advised Fundamento on crafting a corporate structure that supports its real estate ventures in Cuenca, Machala and Santo Domingo.
Advised Innovautochoa on designing and implementing a corporate structure to enhance security and facilitate growth within the Ochoa family business group.
Advised Novacredit on its acquisition by Banco Internacional.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Karen Álava
Practice head
Michael Veintimilla; Santiago Vega; Karen Álava; Édgar Mendez