Competition/Antitrust
Latin America Guide 2025 : Ecuador
Band 3
About
Provided by Almeida Guzmán & Asociados
Almeida Guzmán & Asociados has a strong antitrust department, with several loyal clients that rely on us for advice and legal represetation. For the past four years, with the incorporation of José Urízar and Alberto Brown, two of the leading competition law experts in the country, the firm has been steadily building its competition and economic regulation practice. Almeida Guzmán is particularly active in the automotive industry, with a presence in various other industries as well.
The Almeida Guzmán competition and economic regulation team has experience handling every possible type of case under Ecuadorian and Andean Community competition law, including abuse of dominance, restrictive practices and agreements, joint ventures, merger control and unfair competition. The team is especially recognized for its depth of knowledge, commercial awareness, and direct involvement by the partners.
Chambers Review
Almeida Guzmán & Asociados enters the rankings this year following significant recognition from market commentators for its activity in the competition and antitrust arena in Ecuador. The proficient department offers a wide range of services, including legal counsel in antitrust and unfair competition investigations, as well as merger control and clearance mandates. The department's notable clientele includes clients from the automotive and technology sectors.
Work Highlights
- Almeida Guzmán & Asociados advised Hoteles Decameron Ecuador on an investigation conducted by the Ecuadorian Competition Authority into unfair commercial practices directed against consumers of all-inclusive retail and wholesale tourism packages.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Almeida Guzmán & Asociados is of great help. The firm has a deep understanding of our business and its commercial aspects, which fosters a fluid and efficient work dynamic."
"Almeida Guzmán & Asociados is of great help. The firm has a deep understanding of our business and its commercial aspects, which fosters a fluid and efficient work dynamic."
Notable Practitioners
Up-and-coming lawyer Alberto Brown continues to receive market recognition for his activity in the competition and antitrust field in Ecuador.
"Alberto Brown is a brilliant, executive and professional lawyer with a lot of knowledge in competition and antitrust. You can tell that he is an expert."
Up-and-coming partner Jose Urizar enters the rankings after receiving ample praise from interviewees for his involvement in the competition and antitrust arena in Ecuador.
"Jose Urizar is an excellent professional in the field of competition in Ecuador."
Ranked Lawyers at
Almeida Guzmán & Asociados
Ecuador
Industries
Provided by Almeida Guzmán & Asociados
Automotive
Banking
Consumer goods
Cosmetics
Fintech
Gaming
Hospitality
Insurance
Oil & Gas
Telecommunications