Noted for its solid capabilities in tax planning and litigation, Lexvalor Abogados leverages its strong and growing links with legal and accounting firms in the Latin American region to increasingly work on international tax matters. Pharma, tech, tourism, financial, real estate and retail clients regularly turn to the firm for assistance with transfer pricing, tax compliance reviews and litigation before Ecuador’s Internal Revenue Service (SRI), municipal governments, and the Customs Administration. Tax litigation expert Carlos Coronel, who oversees the group’s judicial and administrative tax disputes work, is especially active in the oil and gas, financial, pharma, retail and service industries. Coronel heads the team alongside Paola Gachet, who is instrumental in the team’s tax matters relating to M&A, infrastructure projects and state planning. Founding partner Pablo Arias is another key point of contact for local and international clients seeking tax legal advice. Associate Víctor Chiriboga oversees the international area of the tax division, focusing on the application of double tax treaties and transactional work. Ana Belén Cadena and Danny Espinosa are also noted for their involvement in tax planning, and administrative and judicial proceedings.
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Testimonials
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'Quick response, practical criteria, oriented towards problem solving.'
‘Carlos Coronel knows the subject very well, as well as the applicable legal framework. He is practical and assertive.'
‘Very professional team that has complete knowledge of the tax area, committed to the client in all processes.'
‘Carlos Coronel knows a lot about tax issues, knows the sector, and knows the tax administration. He is creative and offers clients advice on the resolution of any conflict with the tax administration.’
‘International team capable of addressing and resolving complex issues.'
‘Bilingual lawyers with experience abroad and with technical knowledge. They are capable of supporting their clients in the best way.'
‘The group has a team of young and proactive lawyers.'
- 'In addition to its excellence in the legal field, LEXVALOR is distinguished by its integrity, honesty and transparency in all its interactions. Victor Chiriboga has been an excellent professional and lawyer who has been able to guide us in every way, not only for his legal expertise but also for his dedication to understanding our interests as a company. He transmits a lot of confidence and with tangible results.'
Key clients
- Seguros Equinoccial
- Gransolar
- Avianca
- La Fabril
- Direct TV
- Productos Avon
- Corporación Favorita
- Cervecería Nacional
- Banco Internacional
- Backus
Work highlights
- Assisted Productos AVON Ecuador with several audit suits filed by the Customs Service.
- Assisted Licores Nacionales y Extranjeros Liquors Cía. with an ICE assessment for the marketing of alcoholic beverages for the years 2006 and 2007.
- Assisted several companies with investment contracts.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Carlos Coronel Endara
Paola Gachet
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Carlos Coronel; Paola Gachet