The project I am currently most proud of is the finalisation of a merger where our main entity in Ecuador absorbed six other satellite companies. After the regulator approved it and following a great deal of effort, the merger deed was miraculously registered with the Commercial Registry on December 31st, 2024, which allowed us to start 2025 with six fewer companies. This was incredibly beneficial in terms of cost reductions, tax benefits, and other positive outcomes. The merger process took approximately four years due to constant accounting and legal requirements from the regulator, and it turned out to be very demanding and complex in terms of preparing the documentation and having meetings with the regulator to explain the process. Fortunately, it had a successful outcome. Another project I have enjoyed working on, in collaboration with my team, is data collection from the tenant leases we execute with our clients. It has been interesting to view the bigger picture of past negotiations and how this helps with current ones. This project has allowed us to adjust the wording in our new contracts, making them clearer and more effective.

How do you approach managing legal aspects during periods of instability or crisis to ensure the organisation’s resilience?