Renata Medina

Meet Renata:

Renata is a lawyer specialized in corporate advice, with vast experience in the areas of corporate, contractual, commercial, labor, tax and corporate responsibility. Throughout her career, she has had the privilege of working with a wide range of companies in different industries, both domestic and foreign, providing them with comprehensive legal support from their incorporation to the full development of their business operations.

Her focus is on providing strategic corporate advice, helping companies successfully navigate the complex legal challenges they face as they grow and expand. She has played key roles as a proxy and legal representative, ensuring that companies comply with all applicable rules and regulations, while optimizing their structure and operations to maximize efficiency and profitability.

Her practice includes significant involvement in mergers and acquisitions, where she has participated from the due diligence process through the successful closing of transactions. She also has experience in contract drafting and negotiation, ensuring clear, equitable agreements that are aligned with the strategic objectives of the parties involved.

In the labor field, she provides specialized advice to ensure that companies comply with applicable regulations and adopt practices that promote a fair and productive work environment. In the tax area, she provides guidance to help companies manage their tax obligations efficiently and in accordance with current legislation.

Her commitment to corporate responsibility is reflected in her dedication to helping companies develop sustainable and ethical policies and practices, thereby contributing to a more responsible and respectful business environment for the community and the environment.

Her experience and expertise in many areas of corporate law allow her to offer a comprehensive and personalized approach to each client.

Experiencia

• Renata has a broad and deep legal knowledge, covering key areas such as corporate, commercial, labor, tax and corporate responsibility law. This robust legal foundation allows her to provide comprehensive and up-to-date advice, which is essential for strategic decision-making. Among her strengths, her negotiation skills stand out, which are essential to achieve the best terms in contracts and agreements, as well as to resolve conflicts effectively. Her M&A expertise is crucial as she handles every phase of the process, from due diligence, identifying risks and needs, to closing the transaction, minimizing those risks and ensuring the success of the transaction.

• She has the ability to draft clear and precise contracts, ensuring that the agreements protect the company’s interests and reduce exposure to litigation. Her adaptability and flexibility are essential in an ever-changing legal and business environment, enabling her to respond effectively to new regulations and business challenges.

• She excels at communicating effectively, explaining complex legal concepts in an understandable manner.

• Renata is distinguished by her high commitment to professional ethics and responsibility, making decisions that reflect integrity and benefit the company and its stakeholders. Finally, her customer service orientation ensures that their needs and goals are understood and met, providing personalized advice.

Formation

• Lawyer (JD) from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE), Ecuador.
  
  
• Senior Specialist in Business Law from the Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar (UASB), Ecuador.
  
  
• Master’s Degree in Private Law, Person and Society with an emphasis on Contemporary Contracting at the Universidad Externado de Colombia, Colombia.
  
  
• Maestría en Corporate Responsibility and Business Law (LL.M.), University of Essex, England.
  
  

Memberships

• Ecuadorian Lawyers Forum.
  
  

Certifications/Other

• Legal Project Practitioner
  
  
• Diploma in Compliance: Corporate Governance and Ethics
  
  
• High Specialization Diploma in Legal Tech and Digital Transformation