Among the varied client base at Durini & Guerrero Abogados is Banco Pichincha, indicative of the group's activity in the banking and financial services sector. In addition to acting on tax audits and administrative proceedings, VAT refund processes are another key area of work for the group, for which Pablo Esteban Sánchez, who runs the team, is well known. Indeed, the broader department is skilled in dealing with matters referred to the Internal Revenue Service. Gina Roxana Cevallos Valarezo joined the firm from Robalino is April 2024, adding to the group's experience in tax consulting and tax planning.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- ‘The extensive knowledge and professionalism of the firm's attorneys has allowed our relationship with the firm to grow. The overall support and coordination provided by Pablo Sanchez has undoubtedly been one of the best examples for this relationship.'
- ‘The tax team is very good, they have extensive knowledge in the subject.'
- ‘Pablo Sánchez has provided us with extensive support in our consultations and solutions to tax issues.'
Key clients
- CNO
- Banco Pichincha
- Nipro Medical Corporation
- Banco General Rumiñahui
- IMS Internet Media Services Ecuador
- Conecel
- Drillcotec
- Appdeuna
- Peruzzi
- Negocios Automotrices Neohyundai
- Dinámica De Construcción Dinamiccomsa
- Cooperativa De Ahorro Y Crédito Cooprogreso
Work highlights
Advising CNO on three cases where the amount to be paid in income tax for the 2017 tax year and payment of solidarity contribution tax on profits due to the earthquake that occurred in April 2016 is discussed.
Advised Banco Pichincha on tax matters and tax planning and is currently involved in income tax litigation for the 2014 and 2015 tax years and VAY for FY 2020.
Representing Nipro Medical Corporation in a case regarding a cassation appeal against the judgment issued by the Tax Court in favour of the company, where the claim filed against the assessment issued by the Tax Authority was accepted.
Practice head
Pablo Esteban Sánchez Vergara