ECUADOR Law and Practice Contributed by: Jorge Sicouret Lynch, María Celeste Alvarado, Julia Rovello and Mateo Viteri, Coronel & Pérez
Coronel & Pérez is a full-service law firm based in Ecuador, with offices in Guayaquil and Quito. The firm advises domestic and international clients across a broad range of practice areas, with particular empha- sis on dispute resolution and corporate law. Its attor- neys have experience representing clients in national and international arbitration proceedings, as well as in complex civil, administrative, tax, and consti- tutional litigation before Ecuadorian courts. Coronel
& Pérez also provides legal support in mergers and acquisitions, foreign investment, international trade, regulatory matters, and tax planning. The firm serves clients from various sectors, including energy, infra- structure, construction, telecommunications, retail, and agribusiness. Its team combines technical legal expertise with an understanding of the commercial and regulatory environment in Ecuador.
Authors
Jorge Sicouret Lynch is a partner at Coronel & Pérez. He holds a law degree from Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil. He leads the dispute resolution practice in the firm. Jorge’s experience extends to civil,
Julia Rovello is a senior associate at Coronel & Pérez. She holds a law degree from Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil. Her practice focuses on arbitration and litigation, particularly disputes involving State
commercial, corporate, infrastructure projects, and public procurement matters. He was an arbitrator of the Arbitration and Conciliation Centre of Guayaquil Chamber of Commerce for over 25 years.
entities and public law issues. Julia has participated in international arbitration hearings before ICC and PCA tribunals and has experience in complex disputes in the construction, mining and oil sectors, as well as in investment contracts and administrative law matters.
María Celeste Alvarado is a senior associate at Coronel & Pérez. She holds a law degree from Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil and a Master’s degree in Procedural Law from Universidad de
Mateo Viteri is a lawyer at Coronel & Pérez focused on civil, commercial, tax and administrative litigation. He is part of the firm’s disputes team, assisting in the handling of contentious matters and procedural
Especialidades Espíritu Santo. Her practice focuses on litigation and dispute resolution, with experience in civil, commercial, corporate and regulatory disputes, including contractual claims, corporate conflicts, interim measures, enforcement proceedings and arbitration-related matters. She previously served as Regional Director of Corporate Acts and Dissolution at the Superintendence of Companies, Securities and Insurance of Ecuador, and teaches civil law and arbitration-related subjects.
strategy across a range of practice areas. In addition to his disputes work, he advises clients on corporate and regulatory matters, supporting day-to-day legal needs and compliance-related issues.
173 CHAMBERS.COM
Powered by FlippingBook