Pérez Bustamante & Ponce

Pérez Bustamante & Ponce is relied upon by clients for a full range of disputes, including litigation, arbitration and administrative actions. The team is active in commercial disputes in significant sectors of the Ecuadorian economy, such as energy, natural resources and infrastructure. Rodrigo Jijón, Juan Manuel Marchán and Edgar Ulloa are the joint practice heads. Patricio Quevedo, who was promoted to partner in 2024, is regularly sought by clients for Supreme Court litigation. Among the strong arbitrators in the team are Marchán and Jijón, the latter of whom handles alternative dispute resolution including mediation. Director Javier Jaramillo is also an experienced international arbitrator, building upon previous experience at the international arbitration unit of a Parisian law firm. Juan Carlos Darquea was promoted to associate practice director in February 2025. Ricardo Velasco is the first port of call for anti-corruption litigation.