ECUADOR Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Jorge Sicouret Lynch, Víctor Hugo Sicouret Zea, Karla Condo and Carlos Correa 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,
Karla Condo is an attorney at Coronel & Pérez. She holds a law degree magna cum laude from Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (UEES). Her practice is centred on dispute resolution, with experience in both
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.
domestic and international matters, including com- mercial arbitration and complex civil, administrative, and tax litigation. Karla also advises clients on corporate and contractual matters and has partici- pated in M&A transactions. She regularly represents companies across diverse sectors, combining litigation strategy with transactional insight to deliver commercially focused, practical advice in complex regulatory and cross-border environments.
Víctor Hugo Sicouret Zea is an associate at Coronel & Pérez. His practice is primarily focused on corporate and business law, mergers and acquisitions, and dispute resolu- tion, with experience in arbitration and
Carlos Correa is an attorney at Coronel & Pérez. He holds a law degree, cum laude, from Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (UEES). His practice focuses on arbitration and dispute resolution,
civil, commercial, administrative, and constitutional litigation. Víctor Hugo brings a strong business-ori- ented approach to complex legal matters, combining legal precision with strategic insight. Prior to joining Coronel & Pérez, he served as a legal adviser in renowned law firms. He holds a law degree from the Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (UEES).
both domestic and international, with experience in proceedings administered by the ICC and by leading local arbitration centres. He has represented multi- national clients in complex disputes across sectors such as energy, mining, telecommunications, and tourism, involving high-value contractual and regulatory matters. He has a strong background in civil and contract law and has authored several publications on arbitration and related areas.
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