Noted for its ‘experience and its passion for defending the interests of its clients’, Pérez Bustamante & Ponce excels in litigation and arbitration proceedings (at the domestic and international level) arising from commercial, civil and administrative disputes. Co-head Rodrigo Jijón-Letort stands out for his longstanding experience in mediation, judicial litigation and arbitration. He oversees the practice alongside Juan Manuel Marchán, who shines in arbitration cases involving the infrastructure, oil and gas and energy sectors, and Edgar Ulloa-Balladares, who focuses on litigation arising from civil, commercial, administrative, environmental and constitutional disputes. Patricio Quevedo-Vergara is recommended for litigation before the Supreme Court. The team was further strengthened by the addition of litigator Roberto Carmigniani, who joined from Carmigniani Pérez Abogados in July 2023. The firm also fields a powerful team at associate director level, with the dual-qualified (Ecuador and New York) Javier Jaramillo-Troya focusing on domestic arbitration along with civil, commercial and administrative litigation; Maria Teresa Borja an up-and-coming name to note for international investment and commercial arbitration; and Ricardo Velasco, who in addition to his disputes practice also handles compliance, anti-corruption and public contracting. Since publication, Jaramillo-Troya and Velasco have been raised to the partnership; and Juan Carlos Darquea (litigation and arbitration) promoted to associate practice director - effective as of January and February 2025, respectively.
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‘Perez Bustamante & Ponce has an incredibly knowledgeable and experienced team. They think outside the box providing creative solutions and comprehensive advice.’
‘Rodrigo Jijon is an established leader, capable of understanding complex issues and providing creative solutions. He has a world of experience and comes first to mind for disputes in Ecuador.’
‘PBP's dispute resolution practice is unique because of the level of knowledge that each of the lawyers within it has. Led by Rodrigo Jijón, the dispute resolution area offers clients a detailed, timely, complete and, above all, solid knowledge service. The team has a clear ability to handle large, complex and delicate matters, putting the entire contingent of personnel and resources at the client's disposal to obtain the desired result.'
‘PBP's dispute resolution practice stands out for its experience and its passion for defending the interests of its clients, always seeking the best possible outcome in each situation. Timely attention to doubts, queries or requirements makes working with them very easy, even when they deal with very complex situations.'
‘Very responsive and professional team.’
‘Juan Manuel Marchán is an effective and reliable lawyer, and a highly personable colleague to work with.’
‘It is a team with a lot of experience, great preparation and strategic vision to address highly complex issues with an international component.'
Key clients
- Banco Pichincha
- Tuscany Perforación Petrolera
- Asesoría Comercial Corpaseint
- UNACEM Ecuador
- Gráficos Nacionales
- SolGold
- Arca Group
- Gente Oil
- Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan
- Adelca Acería del Ecuador
Work highlights
- Representing Banco Pichincha across a spectrum of legal matters, including a case against the Ministry for Economic and Social Inclusion.
- Acting as lead counsel to Exploraciones Novomining Managed in a tort case.
- Representing Arca Group (Bebidas Arcacontinental Ecuador Arcador) in a case involving the return of recycling equipment from Resinesa.
Lawyers
Hall of fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Juan Manuel Marchán
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Javier Jaramillo-Troya
Edgar Ulloa Balladares
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Maria Teresa Borja
Practice head
Rodrigo Jijón Letort; Juan Manuel Marchán; Edgar Ulloa Balladares