CorralRosales often handles tort litigation, as well as constitutional matters in courts of all levels, including the provincial, constitutional and Supreme Court. Hugo García Larriva, who joined from Bustamante Fabara in September 2024, leads the practice and is a go-to practitioner for international arbitration as well as complex disputes against the state, and leads the firm’s arbitration offering. Also at the helm of the overall dispute resolution practice is Santiago Palacios, who clients call upon for high-stakes disputes. The wider group ‘has excellent knowledge of the judicial authorities and excellent relationships with them’. Associates Martín Flores Martínez and Bernarda Muriel, also joining from Bustamante Fabara in September 2024, bring experience in arbitration and litigation focused on highly regulated sectors. Senior associate Mateo Zavala is another name to note.
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Testimonials
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- 'The addition of Hugo Garcia Larriva as a dispute resolution partner in 2024 gives Corral Rosales a great opportunity in this area. He is a lawyer with extensive experience handling complex disputes, primarily in regulatory matters against the state.'
- 'Their knowledge and experience in the cases they handle make the difference in achieving results. They have excellent knowledge of the judicial authorities and excellent relationships with them, which, combined with their legal knowledge, leads to results.'
- 'The Corral Rosales international arbitration team is magnificent. I would highlight the technical quality of Hugo García and Martín Flores. You can always trust them. They stand out for having a young and experienced team with wide recognition in the sector.'
- 'Hugo García and Martín Flores are outstanding, extraordinary. They possess the technical expertise to handle highly complex disputes.'
Key clients
- Banco Guayaquil
- Consorcio Ecuatoriano de Telecomunicaciones
- Sinohydro Corporation
- Banco Pichincha
- Acciona (Consorcio Línea 1 – Metro de Quito)
- Grünenthal Ecuatoriana
- Consorcio Petrolero Bloque 16
- Consorcio Línea 1 Metro de Quito
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Carla Cepeda
Mateo Zavala
Practice head
Santiago Palacios; Hugo García-Larriva