Lexvalor Abogados
More informationLexvalor Abogados covers a wide spectrum of competition matters, acting primarily for clients in the food, beverage and retail sectors, including the likes of Corporación Favorita, Industrias Ales and Quala Ecuador. Areas of expertise include abuse of market power, cartels, merger control, unfair competition and state aid. Led by market reference Luis Marin Tobar and Ricardo Peñaherrera, a name to note for the regulation of supermarkets and its suppliers, the team shows further capabilities in litigation, both in a domestic and Andean context. Senior associate Camila Sánchez supplements this expertise, with an active practice advising on cases of abuse of dominance, the implementation of compliance programmes and unfair practice matters.
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'We have worked with the firm on a case that was highly complex. Its handling of the case was very professional.’
‘Camila Sánchez was very involved in all stages of the case. She is a very diligent and intelligent lawyer.'
‘Lexvalor Abogados has a team of professionals with extensive knowledge in their practice areas, who are capable of providing timely responses to our concerns. In our work with Lexvalor we have seen its ability to seek viable solutions to achieve our business. Instead of hindering business initiatives, they are good at finding creative and innovative solutions. All of which demonstrates their deep legal knowledge.’
‘Ricardo Peñaherrera is a lawyer with great technical legal knowledge and an excellent business understanding. Both are crucial to advise any company in terms of antitrust. Also, the firm is clearly aligned with our corporate values, an aspect that we value. We are sure that in addition to its strong legal knowledge, the firm has a strong human sense.'
Key clients
- Quala Ecuador
- Corporación Favorita
- Industrias Ales
- Yara International
- Grupo Superior
Work highlights
- Retained by Industrias Ales to advise on an alleged unfair competition suit filed by Upfield, for the introduction of a Naturella competitor in the margarine segment.
- Advising Corporación Favorita both in preventive matters and daily operation of the company, as well as in proceedings before the Competition Authority.
- Performed preventive advisory work and full competition due diligence for Yarecuador to ensure that Yara complies with Ecuadorian competition laws.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Luis Marín Tobar, Ricardo Peñaherrera