Experience and professionalism

AVL Abogados offers specialized legal advice and consultancy with professionals who have extensive experience and solid knowledge of the practice of law.

Diversity and equity

We promote the professional and personal growth of the talented people in our firm, regardless of gender, race, ideologies and beliefs, nationality, ethnicity, age or sexual orientation.

Personalized and effective solutions

We design legal strategies according to the different needs of our clients, with efficiency and innovation in each response.

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About us

AVL Abogados is a team of professionals offering specialized legal advice and consultancy in highly competitive industries.

We are known for our prompt responses and innovative legal strategies tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients.

We promote the growth of our clients and team through innovative solutions built on a solid ethical foundation.

We believe that diversity and equity are vital in society

We promote equal opportunities by including competent and talented professionals through fair, transparent, and objective work processes that aim for excellence, ethics, experience, and innovation.

We are proud to have a diverse team, reflected in the presence of our manager, female collaborators, and partners, who all demonstrate a high level of professionalism, knowledge, and leadership.

We are committed to supporting professional and personal growth within our firm, without any distinction based on gender, race, ideologies, beliefs, nationality, ethnicity, age, or sexual orientation.

Our services

We build long-term relationships with our clients by offering personalized, agile service with in-depth business knowledge.

Explore the practice areas we work in.

Aviation

Legal advice and support for open skies agreements, coordination with the Ministry of Tourism for international advertising cooperation, and models for airlines flying to Ecuador.

Arbitration and litigation

Legal advice and representation throughout all phases of a dispute, from assisted negotiations between parties and sponsorship in mediation and arbitration (both national and international) to the enforcement of mediation agreements and arbitration awards. Read more

Mergers and acquisitions

Legal advice on contract review and negotiation processes, including SHAs, Joint Ventures, SPAs, and APAs, for major and minor shareholders, both domestic and international, providing priority, dedication, and complete attention to each transaction.

Mining

Legal advice throughout all phases of the mining industry, supporting our clients in their operations, ensuring compliance with mining regulations and related areas to conduct activities smoothly and minimize conflicts and risks.

Intellectual property

Legal advice to protect intangible assets in Ecuador and other countries around the world, through practical and proactive solutions that provide the necessary legal tools to achieve desired objectives.

Tax

Legal advice focused on reducing tax concerns and fiscal pressure for our clients, carefully managing their investments to achieve the best performance while ensuring strict compliance with the tax legal framework.

Industries

At AVL Abogados, we specialize in various key industries,

providing personalized and comprehensive legal advice tailored to different sectors. Our deep understanding of the legal complexities required for each business sector ensures expert support.

Aviation

Legal advice for a continually developing area in the Ecuadorian market, provided by a skilled team that handles all aspects required by this industry.

Food and beverages

Expert legal advice on food and beverage regulation to ensure regulatory compliance and comprehensive legal protection.

Retail

Legal advice on various aspects, such as warranties, contracts, transactions, abusive or misleading advertising, unfair competition, consumer protection, and litigation, for both businesses and consumers.

Pharmaceutical

Legal advice with a comprehensive perspective and strategic solutions tailored to the specific needs of the pharmaceutical industry at every stage of its development.

Mining

Comprehensive legal advice in mining infrastructure for the efficient development and operation of mining projects, including all necessary physical and logistical components for conducting mining activities.

Manufacturing

Legal advice for manufacturing companies in a range of essential areas, where we design and provide strategic, practical, and timely solutions to ensure our clients operate efficiently while minimizing their legal risks and contingencies.

Our team

AVL Abogados is composed of highly qualified professionals with extensive experience and solid legal knowledge. They are also distinguished by their integrity and exceptional human qualities.

Jeanneth Blacio

Associate

Rodrigo Borja Calisto

Partner

José Luis Cuesta Ribadeneira

Partner

Salomé Dávalos

Associate

Elizabeth de la Cruz Farinango

Associate

Elvira De Rosa Sviercovich

Partner

Daniela Endara

Associate

Viviana Fernández

Associate

Estefanía Fierro

Associate

Santiago García Rosero

Associate

María de los Ángeles Lombeyda

Partner

Santiago Mosquera Izurieta

Partner

Omar Nicolalde

Associate

Jonathan Peñafiel

Associate

Jonathan Plaza

Associate

Christian Piñarcaja

Associate

Gabriela Rivadeneira Chacón

Associate

María Mercedes Sandoval

Associate

Roberto Silva Legarda

Partner

Johnny Torres

Associate

Ismael Vallejo

Associate