Daniela Irigoyen Samaniego
Lexvalor AbogadosLexvalor Abogados enjoys a strong reputation in the market for its capital markets expertise. The firm is adept at assisting domestic and international lenders, arrangers and borrowers with the structuring of big-ticket transactions, including corporate bond issues, commercial paper issues, and securitisations. The group is also proficient in fintech mandates, with expertise spanning digital banking, electronic payments, cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies. Daniela Irigoyen Samaniego routinely advises on investment funds-related matters and is a key contact for banking institutions and multilateral organisations. Margoth Chiriboga handles equity and debt capital markets transactions, while Gabriela Guzmán advises on banking regulations and fintech issues. Other key individuals include Mariela Moreno and María Pia Rivadeneira Mosquera, the latter of whom is a name to note for DCM work.
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‘What makes the Lexvalor team stand out in this area is their kindness in dealing with their clients and the great legal knowledge they have. Likewise, they are always willing to collaborate on any issue that helps us promote entrepreneurship and innovation, since this is what our company handles daily.'
‘Daniela Irigoyen Samaniego has always been characterised by having extensive experience that allows her to have the best criticism in the field, which makes the client trust her great legal judgment. Besides, she has always been very cordial, kind and ready to collaborate in the best way.'
‘The Lexvalor team is very professional. They have experience in the areas consulted, they fully know the sector consulted, they contribute not only with extensive knowledge but also suggest alternatives to promote the various points consulted, look for solutions and mitigate risks that may occur.'
‘Highly prepared people (academic profiles and extensive experience), passionate about their work, 100% personalised attention which allows building long-term relationships.'
‘It is a reliable law firm, which offers a very attentive and committed service. They are committed to providing timely follow-up to tasks and are also always open to answering questions and resolving doubts. It stands out from other law firms in its dedication to service, as its partners, associates and collaborators are always ready to serve clients at any time.'
Key clients
- Mercapital Casa de Valores
- Su Casa de Valores SUCAVAL
- Banco Pichincha
- Grupo Nobis
- Grupo Futuro
- Corporación Favorita
- Citibank N.A. Sucursal Ecuador and Hong Kong
- Banco Internacional
- Fideval Administradora de Fondos y Fideicomisos
- Expertfactors
- Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Andalucía
- Fiduciaria Ecuador Fiduecuador Administradora de Fondos y Fideicomisos
- Aglomerados Cotopaxi
- Pago Plux
- Alianza para el Emprendimiento e Innovación
- Superdeporte
- Effitek
- Creditech
Work highlights
- Advises Pago Plux, a fintech company of Corporación Favorita, on an everyday basis on the licensing process of its fintech services.
- Advises MERCAPITAL on bond issuances.
- Advising Fideval on the constitution and management of its business and on the implementation and analysis of new financing mechanisms.
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Daniela Irigoyen Samaniego, Margoth Chiriboga