Partner, chief risk officer, head of EMEA and global general counsel for Investments | Carlyle
What does it take to run the legal team in one of the most profitable deal shops in the world? After months of discussions with private equity and leveraged finance partners at the leading law firms in London as well as a host of in-house lawyers, Legal Business has come up with the definitive list of the top London-based private equity GCs, with 24 making the grade.
On April 10, 2025, The Legal 500 proudly celebrated the GC Powerlist Ecuador 2025 in a memorable evening honouring the country’s leading in-house legal talent. Held in the unique venue space La Ideal in Quito, the event marked a welcome return after a short hiatus, bringing together top general counsel, senior legal professionals, and key stakeholders from across the Ecuadorian business landscape.
Joe Boswell, global editor of Legal 500’s GC Powerlist series, opened the ceremony, expressing his delight at being in Ecuador for the first time and emphasizing the calibre of this year’s honourees. He commended the resilience and excellence of the Ecuadorian GC community, noting their alignment with the highest global standards.
The evening featured inspiring remarks from Agustin Acosta, Managing Partner at Dentons Paz Horowitz, and Patricia Andrade, who spoke about shared challenges and paths forward for the legal and business community. A highlight of the night was the award ceremony, where honourees were recognised on stage for their outstanding contributions to the legal profession. After this, guests enjoyed networking over drinks and canapés, with many capturing the moment at the photo wall and booth.
The Legal 500 extends sincere thanks to Dentons Paz Horowitz for their generous sponsorship and ongoing support of the in-house legal community, and congratulations once again to all our 2025 GC Powerlist Ecuador honourees!
