Jonathan Plaza

Meet Jonathan:

Jonathan is part of the Corporate Law Department of AVL Abogados. Since 2015, he has been part of the firms Tributum Consultores, Taxfirm S.A. and Moore Stephens.

He has provided advice to companies in different types of industries in liquidation, spin-off and merger processes, as well as corporate acts, labor and civil proceedings.

With more than three years of experience in the field of labor law, he has specialized in providing preventive and corrective consulting to companies in various sectors.

His in-depth knowledge of labor law and his ability to anticipate and mitigate risks make him a strategic ally for organizations seeking to maintain solid labor relations and avoid conflicts.

Experience

• Jonathan has advised numerous companies on the implementation of policies and procedures that ensure regulatory compliance, protection of workers’ rights, and operational efficiency.
  
  
• He has participated in complex corporate restructuring projects. Recently, he was part of the legal team that led the spin-off strategy of an important company in the agri-food sector. This process involved the division of a company with an extensive portfolio of tangible and intangible assets, which represented a significant challenge from a legal and operational point of view. Thanks to his extensive experience in labor and corporate law, as well as his ability to anticipate and mitigate risks, he played a key role in the successful execution of this complex transaction, ensuring regulatory compliance and the protection of the interests of the parties involved.
  
  
• He has been a fundamental part of the advisory teams in various merger processes of companies in the poultry industry. Thanks to his proven knowledge of corporate law and his extensive experience in this type of transaction, he has played a key role in the successful structuring and execution of these transactions. His involvement has ranged from the due diligence and negotiation stage of the agreements to the implementation of the integration of the companies involved.
  
  
• An indispensable member of the advisory teams in various company liquidations. His experience in this area has allowed him to develop a comprehensive understanding of the legal and regulatory procedures applicable to these processes, particularly in the context of company dissolution and liquidation.
  
  
• His knowledge of corporate law and his ability to manage complex transactions have enabled him to ensure regulatory compliance and the protection of his clients’ interests in the liquidation of their assets. His involvement has ranged from drafting and analysis of commercial contracts and public deeds for the representation of companies and advice on good corporate governance, ensuring that operations are conducted efficiently and in full legal compliance.
  
  

Formation

• Lawyer (JD) of the Courts and Tribunals of the Republic of Ecuador, Universidad de las Américas (UDLA), Ecuador.
  
  

Memberships

• Ecuadorian Lawyers Forum.
  
  

Certifications/Other

• Compliance Officer certified by the Financial and Economic Analysis Unit (UAFE).