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Competition/Antitrust | Latin America
Ecuador
In-depth overview
ECUADOR: An Introduction
JURISDICTION
Over the course of 2024, Ecuador has seen a change in government with new President Daniel Noboa ta...
Authored by Pérez Bustamante & Ponce
In-depth overview
ECUADOR: An Introduction to Competition/Antitrust
PRACTICE AREA
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Authored by Almeida Guzmán & Asociados, Jose Urizar, Alberto Brown, Jose Vallejo
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 2
Band 3
José Rafael Bustamante Crespo BUSTAMANTE FABARA7 Years Ranked
Xavier Andrade Cadena AVL Abogados12 Years Ranked- David SperberSperber & Álvarez
Up and Coming
Star Associates
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 BUSTAMANTE FABARACompetition/Antitrust2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedLeading firm BUSTAMANTE FABARA has a well-regarded practice providing counsel on a variety of competition matters in Ecuador. The stellar team has experience handling unfair competition investigations across a range of sectors, including insurance, pharmaceuticals and education. BUSTAMANTE FABARA is frequently sought out by clients to assist with high-profile antitrust clearance for mergers and acquisitions, as well as compliance mandates. ESAB is a recent client win for the firm.1 Pérez Bustamante & PonceCompetition/Antitrust2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedPérez Bustamante & Ponce is a full-service top-tier firm with a stellar reputation in the competition arena. It is skilled at representing clients in high-profile investigations concerning alleged abuse of dominant position and cartel activity. The practice group is frequently called upon to support the firm's M&A practice in handling significant merger control filings. Pérez Bustamante & Ponce also has experience assisting clients with investigations related to restrictive practices, data privacy and trade secrets. The law firm's client roster includes blue-chip clients from the technology, telecommunications and aviation industries.
Band 2
2 CorralRosalesCompetition/Antitrust2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedCorralRosales offers a dynamic practice group that has a proven track record in the Ecuadorian competition space and is well placed to advise consumer goods, telecommunications and pharmaceutical clients on merger control and regulatory issues. CorralRosales is also adroit at assisting clients with investigations carried out by the authorities into cartel activity, such as price fixing.
2 ROBALINOCompetition/Antitrust2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedROBALINO has a strong practice in Ecuador advising a roster of clients on a wide range of antitrust issues. The well-known department has notable experience obtaining regulatory clearance for M&A transactions. The team is also experienced in assisting with investigations into alleged anti-competitive practices such as abuse of dominant position. The firm benefits from experience advising clients from the automotive and food industries.
Band 3
3 Almeida Guzmán & AsociadosCompetition/Antitrust2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedAlmeida 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.
3 AVL AbogadosCompetition/Antitrust2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedAVL Abogados has a dynamic competition practice that elicits ample praise from interviewees. The department has expertise advising on the full gamut of competition mandates, including merger control proceedings, uncompetitive practices investigations and day-to-day advice regarding competition law. It assists clients from a wide range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals and food and beverages.
3 DMV LawCompetition/Antitrust2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedDMV Law is an emerging player in the competition and antitrust market in Ecuador. The dynamic team of practitioners has gained praise for its litigation expertise in noteworthy matters such as unfair competition practices. It is also sought-after counsel on competition-related matters in M&A procedures, due diligence processes and contract drafting. Its client roster spans a range of industries including retail, telecommunications, and food and beverages.
3 Lexvalor AbogadosCompetition/Antitrust2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedLexvalor Abogados receives ample praise from onlookers for its competition and antitrust work. The dynamic team offers a range of services including antitrust litigation and M&A-related competition work. The firm also boasts a strong practice in preventive advice on issues related to abuse of dominance, cartels, merger control and unfair practices. Included in the client roster are key clients from the retail and food and beverage sectors.