Trade Law

Associate lawyer with the firm. Throughout her career, Valeria has defended her clients against abusive practices in the administration of taxes. Her knowledge of this field has allowed her to obtain results which have permanently changed the procedures used in Ecuadorian Internal Revenue Service audits. Her experiences in the field of taxes have given her a deep understanding of accounting which has allowed for more meaningful relationship with both auditors and accountants.

Associate lawyer with the firm. Juan Esteban, thanks to his professional training in management and marketing, has an extraordinary capacity to identify the strengths and weaknesses in business management, which is of particular importance when undertaking the negotiation process. Additionally, he is known for his constant defense of the Constitution and democracy in Ecuador. His defense of the rule of law is embodied in the publication of his Lawyer’s thesis which includes strong criticism of the current national Constitution.

As an official of the Ecuadorian Internal Revenue Service at its founding, he was devoted to the organization of its legal departments nationwide. Afterwards, due to his experience in the public sector, and upon returning to private practice, he has specialized in Tax Law. Agustín feels that the adequate representation of his clients doesn’t depend solely on knowledge of the law, but also a full understanding of the business world. The latter has allowed him to not only defend his clients’ interests but also come to agreements that have benefitted their business interests.