Described as 'intimately familiar with the country's current regulatory developments', Heka Law Firm's corporate and M&A practice focuses in particular on corporate governance and regulatory advice. Corporate structuring is another key area for the group as a whole and for Daniel Fernández-Salvador in particular. Fernández-Salvador runs the group with Mauricio Subía and Andrés Terán. Subía is instrumental in providing corporate advice related to foreign investment for companies wishing to establish a presence in Ecuador, while Terán is key for matters in the technology and telecoms sectors. Juan Andrés Gortaire departed from the group in 2024.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'The group's case monitoring and close relationship with its clients allows for efficient and consistent communication.'
- 'They are intimately familiar with the country's current regulatory developments, so they are always a reliable source of advice.'
Key clients
- Edesa
- Mercado Libre
- EOMMT
- La Tribet
- PlayGreen
- Hydrahead
- SurfcoEcuador
- Grupo Solintoil
- Liftit-Cargo
- Hughes del Ecuador
- Edesa
- Mercado Libre
Work highlights
Advised Mercado Libre on all corporate and commercial matters impacting its operations in Ecuador, including contract drafting, corporate compliance, quality assurance, risk assessment and corporate bookkeeping.
Advised EOMMT on corporate governance and regulatory issues, as well as general corporate advisory.
Assisted PlayGreen with its soft-landing in Ecuador, including corporate, contractual, regulatory and tax matters.
Practice head
Mauricio Subía; Daniel Fernández-Salvador; Andrés Terán