The ‘innovative and agile’ corporate and M&A group at Robalino attracts instructions from international and local clients seeking advice on big-ticket M&A transactions, as well as corporate and commercial matters. The team, which is well versed in cross-border work, is under the joint leadership of Martín Pallares, whose experience covers M&A and private equity deals, and Daniel Robalino, a key contact for multinationals, funds and clients from the fintech, e-commerce and insurtech segments. Javier Robalino is a reference for multijurisdictional M&A and foreign investment. Christian Narvaez is often engaged in corporate mandates concerning the retail, fashion, e-commerce and pharma sectors. The practice group was further strengthened by the May 2024 hire of former Pérez Bustamante & Ponce partner Diego Palacios Brito; his broad expertise covers corporate, contractual, labour and administrative law matters. Since publication, the firm has considerably strengthened its presence in Guayaquil with the hire of Lisette Torres Ortíz as a corporate partner and head of the insurance practice; with expertise in strategic management, corporate governance and regulatory compliance, as well as qualifications in environmental law and litigation, she arrives with a team of six associates and one of counsel - effective as of March 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘Innovative and agile. Always aware of the changes that the client needs.’
‘Robalino is a firm that is very up-to-date in the legal aspects of advice and is very competent in providing solutions according to the needs of the company. They use good technological systems for their service and I consider that the billing is within the market average.'
‘They are very prepared lawyers and have a very cordial and dedicated management.'
‘I emphasise the great work of Daniel Robalino.'
‘Our experience has been that they are a group of professionals with an excellent focus on offering quality service. One of the main differences with the competition is the personalisation of the service. They have been very agile in offering us solutions to our needs.'
‘I know the main leaders of the firm closely, and I highlight not only the values they have as human beings, but also their enormous professional capacity. It has been a pleasure to work with the people at Robalino.'
‘Javier Robalino is one of the lawyers who has the most influence in the Bolivian legal market. Their hard, excellent and extraordinary work is an undeniable and essential asset for their clients. Very grateful for his help.'
Key clients
- Corporacion Aceros Arequipa
- Ar Holdings
- Hennes & Mauritz
- Laar C.
- La Fabril
- Da Vita
- Autecomobility
- Coris Del Ecuador
- North Life Pharma Nlf C.
- Propweb
Work highlights
Advised Solaris on the indirect purchase via a share capital increase in its holding company by Chinese mining giant Zijin Mining.
Acted for Total Eren in its bid for the Villonaco and El Aromo projects.
Acted as Ecuadorean counsel to Cargill in the acquisition by Cargill of 75% of the feed business of Empacadora Grupo Granmar Empagran.
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Practice head
Martín Pallares; Daniel Robalino