Banking & Finance
Latin America Guide 2025 : Ecuador
Band 1
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+593 2 400 7800About
Provided by Pérez Bustamante & Ponce
We advise local and international clients and private and multilateral institutions, including insurance and reinsurance companies and brokers, on all areas of banking, finance and insurance law.
Our focus allows us to:
- Optimize financing structures within and outside the Ecuadorian banking system and securities market.
- Advise on implementing finance and insurance products.
- Guide financial institutions, insurance companies and issuers through their dealings with local regulatory authorities.
- Advise on insurance program design.
- Represent financial institutions and insurance companies before local courts and administrative authorities.
- Give well-grounded advice in connection with Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism in Ecuador.
Chambers Review
Pérez Bustamante & Ponce has an outstanding banking and finance department within a powerhouse full-service firm. The department stands out in the market for its prowess in handling high-value syndicated loan transactions, particularly for institutional lenders, and regularly advises clients on the financing of major infrastructure projects. Pérez Bustamante & Ponce offers additional expertise assisting with IPOs and sovereign bond issuances. The firm's client roster includes a number of multilateral organisations, alongside major investment banks and airlines.
Work Highlights
- Pérez Bustamante & Ponce represented SOCIETE BELGE D'INVESTISSEMENT POUR LES PAYS EN DEVELOPPEMENT-BIO SAin an unsecured loan granted by the client to Banco Solidario for microcredit loans.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Pérez Bustamante & Ponce is our lead source of legal support. The firm provides its opinions on important matters and ensures timely responses and quality work."
"Pérez Bustamante & Ponce has knowledgeable lawyers who are well prepared and highly experienced in the banking and finance field in Ecuador. They provide fast and accurate responses."
"Pérez Bustamante & Ponce is our lead source of legal support. The firm provides its opinions on important matters and ensures timely responses and quality work."
"Pérez Bustamante & Ponce has knowledgeable lawyers who are well prepared and highly experienced in the banking and finance field in Ecuador. They provide fast and accurate responses."
Notable Practitioners
Market-leading partner and head of department Bruno Pineda Cordero continues to be a first port of call in Ecuador for national and international lenders with complex banking and finance transactions, especially structured financing and debt restructurings.
"Bruno Pineda Cordero is a highly efficient and practical lawyer who has in-depth knowledge of our business and supports us on important finance matters."
"Bruno Pineda Cordero has vast knowledge and is highly experienced in banking and finance matters."
Juan Francisco Simone continues to receive client praise for his expert understanding of fintech regulations in Ecuador.
"Juan Francisco Simone demonstrates remarkable professionalism, expertise and dedication to ensuring the success of our legal matters. His proactive approach and strategic guidance are instrumental."
Ranked Lawyers at
Pérez Bustamante & Ponce
Ecuador