Praised for its ‘dedication and analytical skills’, Tobar ZVS is well established within the mining industry as well as the insurance and real estate sectors. The most significant niche for the group is its focus on protecting and defending plant breeders’ rights, including criminal litigation in this area. Óscar Vela Descalzo heads up the team, and handles many of the group’s complex contractual and financial disputes, such as those resulting from unpaid invoices. He is supported by María Paz Vela, who has a broad practice covering disputes in the health and construction industries.
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Testimonials
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- 'They work in an agile manner'.
- 'Their dedication and analytical skills are impressive. Maria Paz Vela and Óscar Vela Descalzo are recommended.'
Key clients
- Kennedys/Generali
- Conexiones Floriculturales Conectiflor
- Plantas Técnicas Plantec
- Francisco Serrano
- Latina Seguros
- Hidroeléctrica San José De Minas
- Line Pipe Ecuador LP
- Solgold Ecuador
- Ecuasolidus
Work highlights
Represented Lloyd's Syndicate Antares 1274 in a dispute with Seguros Equinoccial over a $4m reinsurance claim.
Acted for Conectiflor, a company representing plant breeders, in a dispute with IRose over unauthorised exploitation of plant varieties, securing a settlement agreement.
Acted for Line Pipe Ecuador in an enforcement action to recover a debt exceeding $5m.
Practice head
Óscar Vela Descalzo