Pérez Bustamante & Ponce Abogados

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Pérez Bustamante & Ponce is one of the leading law firms in Ecuador. We take pride in being a dynamic and sound firm focused on the satisfaction of clients’ needs. We also feel proud of being an internationally orientated and fully professional firm that prioritises efficient work and respects its staff.

We combine experience and youth. Many of our lawyers are reputable professionals widely recognised in their specialised practice areas, university professors and well-known lecturers. The firm also has a large group of ambitious and efficient young lawyers who are starting to excel in their respective practice areas. At Pérez Bustamante & Ponce we believe that this combination effectively serves to meet our clients’ needs and to contribute to society.

Our international projection becomes evident in the associations and networks to which we belong, namely Lex Mundi, Club de Abogados, Interlaw and Globalaw. We believe in service provision beyond borders and are in a position to recommend a law firm anywhere in the world as we are constantly receiving work from abroad. To adequately attend to our clients’ businesses, our lawyers speak English, and some speak French, in addition to Spanish.

Our major professional areas are: commercial, foreign investment, international and local arbitration, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, oil and gas, mining, banks, finance and stock market, telecommunications, e-commerce, intellectual property, concessions and privatisations, environment, taxation, community law, aeronautics, family, relations with the state, consumers and general practice. Since 2004, we have provided services to our clients through our tax unit, a department comprising lawyers and finance experts specialising in tax planning, tax risk diagnosis and tax management.

Pérez Bustamante & Ponce is constantly involved in major investments, transactions, litigations, projects and activities relating to the Ecuadorian and international markets. The most reputable international publications in the industry are the best commentators on our efficiency. Latin Lawyer 250, 2011 described us in the following terms: ‘High standards, a client-driven culture and an international flavour are at the foundation of Pérez, Bustamante y Ponce Abogados’ service offer…Valued for its blend of traditional prestige and up-to-date approach to business, Pérez Bustamante’s strengths lie in engaging dynamic young attorneys without losing out on experience, the firm’s most valuable asset.” Chambers Global 2011 has commented: “This large, full-service firm has an outstanding profile for corporate matters, with a long and varied background of work in this area. The corporate team is a shining star in the market and consistently impresses clients with its knowledge, experience and dedication.” ’ And IFLR 1000 has praised that: “In the words of one satisfied client ‘the firm is at the top of the market’ and ‘Pérez Bustamante & Ponce is not also the biggest but the best Ecuadorian law firm’ ”.

Finally, we have been awarded Ecuadorian Law Firm by Chambers Latin America for 2009 ,2010 and 2011 and Ecuadorian Law Firm for 2010 and 2011 by Who’s Who Legal.

Avenue Republica de El Salvador 1082 y Naciones Unidas
Edificio Mansión Blanca
Quito, Ecuador
Tel: +593 2 400700
Fax: +593 2 4007883

www.pbplaw.com