Pino Elizalde Abogados fields a ‘large team that handles various issues’, including M&A, joint ventures, regulatory compliance, corporate governance and corporate restructurings, both on a local and multinational level. Practice head Daniel Pino is a key port of call for multinational companies doing business in Ecuador; he is also skilled in corporate restructurings and general corporate law matters in the oil and gas, mining, natural resources, retail, pharma and agribusiness sectors. Jaime Arosemena focuses on M&A projects for clients operating in the food and beverage, pharma, oil, mining and natural resources spaces. Marco (Valentín) Elizalde is another name to note in the team. Fernanda Guzmán stands out at the associate level for her involvement in corporate and M&A mandates in an array of sectors.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They have a large team that handles various issues. Jaime Arosemena is our direct adviser and has always shown willingness and availability to assist us.'

  • ‘High knowledge in the technological area. Creative ways to solve problems related to new businesses.'

  • ‘Much attention to detail and extensive knowledge of the topics that our company needs.’

  • ‘The treatment of the partners and associated lawyers with whom we have worked is of a high level, very focused on service.'

Key clients

  • Anheuser - Busch InBev
  • The Tesalia Springs Company
  • Grupo Fajardo
  • Odema
  • Industrial Pesquera Santa Priscila
  • Assistecviajes - Assistcard
  • Minutocorp
  • Core Sinergy
  • San Miguel Industrias Ecuador Sanmindec
  • Hunter - Carseg
  • Omarsa
  • Frutadeli
  • KCA Deutag
  • Transforma SPM S.A.P.I.
  • Betterfly Ecuador
  • Laboratorios
  • Grupo Liris
  • Biosuper
  • Biofeeder
  • Procesadora Nacional de Alimentos

Work highlights

  • Acted as lead corporate counsel for Ab InBev, providing comprehensive legal support to its day-t0-day operations, from commercial contracts to corporate restructuring.
  • Involved in the structuring and restructuring of new distribution models for Tesalia Springs.
  • Advising Grupo Fajardo on day-to-day corporate activities and regulatory matters.

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Daniel Pino