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Lexvalor Abogados

Lexvalor Abogados

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Ecuador

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Dispute resolution

Lexvalor Abogados has particular experience handling disputes in the financial service and real estate sectors. The firm regularly handles commercial and contractual disputes in the financial sector, alongside real estate disputes, and the defence of private clients in constitutional proceedings involving environmental breaches and mining projects. Practice co-head Daniela Irigoyen specialises in handling disputes in the financial sector. Co-leading alongside her, procedural law specialist Juan Francisco Almeida leads on civil litigation and constitutional proceedings. Banking and finance director Mariela Moreno represents clients in litigation, arbitration and mediation in disputes related to her area of practice. Associate practice director Iván Plascencia left the firm in April 2026.
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  • The litigation team ensures it has the necessary resources to begin analyzing cases and developing legal strategies. It is at the forefront of legal counsel, utilizing AI tools as supplementary support.
  • Their attention to detail sets them apart from the competition, thanks to their exceptional customer service. Adriana Paredes, Daniela Irigoyen, and Juan Francisco Almeida are standouts on the team.
  • A highly experienced, empathetic team with cutting-edge knowledge. While other lawyers undoubtedly possess strong technical expertise, the firm's practical experience sets it apart. A key strength is their ability to integrate lawyers from other legal disciplines into the team for specific cases, adding valuable expertise to the case.
  • Regarding legal services related to conflict resolution, their competitive advantage lies in their legal expertise and empathy with both clients and opposing parties. Attorney Mariela Moreno excels in both of these areas. We have had cases where finding a solution involved not only technical expertise but, above all, understanding the needs of the parties involved.
  • Close telephone contact with the client to resolve issues.

Key clients

  • Fideval
  • Banco Pichincha
  • Imbauto / Vallejo Araujo
  • Corporación Favorita
  • Industrial Ales
  • Pollo Favorito POFASA
  • Asociación Asoloma
  • Mutualista Pichincha
  • Agropesa
  • Pasteurizadora El Ranchito
  • Manta Hospital Center
  • Ruben Cadena

Work highlights

Represented Fideval in a constitutional protection action against a government entity that had initiated coercive collection proceedings and withheld £300k from the company’s accounts for over five years.
Represented the homeowners' association of the La Loma neighborhood in Cumbayá, Quito, initiating a constitutional protection action against the Santa Rosa open-pit mine concession located near the neighborhood.
Represented El Ranchito in constitutional proceedings against a constitutional action filed by an individual.
Practice head

Juan Francisco Almeida; Daniela Irigoyen

Other key lawyers

Juan Francisco Almeida; Mariela Moreno

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