ECIJA
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With a strong track record in international arbitration, ECIJA‘s team members bring a broad range of commercial and investment arbitration expertise. Juan Carlos Montenegro focuses on civil litigation, while Jaime Dousdebes is noted for public law disputes. The group’s deep bench in mediation grew further with the hire of Gabriela Balseca from Quito Chamber of Commerce, who often acts in mediation relating to assets of companies or high-net-worth individuals. Byron Sotomayor heads the dispute resolution department at the firm from the Guayaquil office, while Ingrid Rodríguez oversees the civil litigation department in Manta. Xavier Molina and Sebastián López are key team members in the Cuenca office. Blanca Gómez De La Torre is active in investment arbitration claims, and Christel Gaibor is a key name at the associate level in relation to arbitration claims.
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Testimonials
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- 'Their extensive knowledge of the energy market, contract management, and project development, combined with their legal experience, enables them to identify, address, and manage any legal issues that may arise for the company in the development of its activities in Ecuador.'
- 'They have a highly sophisticated team of professionals specialised in the field, with extensive experience in highly complex cases, which allows them to represent their clients technically and successfully.'
Key clients
- Gabriela Sommerfeld
- Grupo Galarza
Work highlights
Defended Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld in a gender-political violence complaint before the Tribunal Contencioso Electoral of Ecuador.