Real Estate
Latin America Guide 2025 : Ecuador
Band 1
Contact number
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Provided by Lexvalor Abogados
Lexvalor Abogados provides advisory support in all phases of the real estate industry and related activities, from the acquisition of real property and procurement of municipal permits to the corporate wealth, tax, and contractual structuring required in real estate project development.
The client portfolio of real estate developers and construction companies includes firms with recognized leadership in the real estate and infrastructure sector that have developed major projects in Ecuador.
The team of lawyers are leaders in legal advice on the different phases of real estate ventures, including:
- Legal and tax structuring of real estate projects.
- Promotion, investment, and divestment.
- Financing options.
- Real estate acquisitions.
- Consolidations, subdivisions, and partitions.
- Declarations of horizontal property and reversals.
- Project development structures.
- Regulatory and municipal compliance for real estate project development.
- Design and preparation of real estate contracts according to specific project needs.
- Legal advice on real estate risk management.
- Legal advice on catastrophic natural events.
- Condominium development and internal horizontal-property regulations.
Our Real Estate Division is an internationally recognized market leader.
Chambers Review
Lexvalor Abogados is a dynamic firm with a noteworthy offering across the Ecuadorian real estate market. The department boasts experience advising local and international clients on developing and financing commercial and residential real estate projects. Additionally, the practice group offers expertise in assisting clients with setting up real estate investment trusts to acquire land for the development of projects, as well as with dispute resolution in tenancy and expropriation-related matters. Lexvalor Abogados routinely represents construction companies and banks involved in drawing up trading deeds with third parties acquiring housing and commercial units.
Work Highlights
- Lexvalor Abogados advised La Gloria Project on the contribution of real estate property to the trust named Fideicomiso Finca La Gloria, where 26 land lots will be built in a privileged residential area of the Cumbaya valley, on the slopes of the Ilaló volcano.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lexvalor is on top of everything. The team follows up, and is attentive and on the ball once a project has started."
"Lexvalor have extensive knowledge in real estate, and not only in legal matters but also but in how the industry develops."
"Lexvalor is on top of everything. The team follows up, and is attentive and on the ball once a project has started."
"Lexvalor have extensive knowledge in real estate, and not only in legal matters but also but in how the industry develops."
Notable Practitioners
Respected partner and co-head of department Karla Villacís Echeverría is one of Ecuador's leading real estate practitioners and has longstanding expertise in trusts, negotiations, sales and acquisitions of high-value residential and commercial properties.
"Karla Villacís Echeverría is always available with reliable answers. She is skilled in analysing the national situation's impact on the business, and provides strategic orientation and direction."
"Karla Villacís Echeverría is a very good lawyer. She possesses a great deal of knowledge of real estate and is creative in her work."
Partner and co-head of department Daniela Irigoyen rises in the rankings and boasts a strong practice in trust fund and fiduciary structures in Ecuador.
"Daniela Irigoyen is a hard worker, committed and collaborates very well with others. She is always interested in new projects, supports in the design of products and has a very wide knowledge."
Associate-to-watch Santiago Aguirre joins the table this year after amassing recognition for his involvement in the real estate sphere.
"I would highlight Santiago Aguirre's in-depth knowledge of real estate legislation."
Ranked Lawyers at
Lexvalor Abogados
Ecuador
Members
Provided by Lexvalor Abogados
Daniela Irigoyen
Juan Francisco Ameida
Head of Department
Industries
Provided by Lexvalor Abogados
Construction and materials
Consumer product manufacture
Financial Services
Food and Drink Producers
Pharmaceuticals
Private Clients
Retail