With offices in Quito, Guayaquil and Cuenca, Durini & Guerrero Abogados handles the gamut of dispute resolution matters, standing out for its expertise in public law and civil litigation. Typical instructions for the group include constitutional actions, administrative appeals, mediation proceedings, and sanction cases involving public servants and officials. Juan Francisco Guerrero Del Pozo specialises in constitutional control and dispute resolution. Local and foreign clients regularly turn to Emilio Suárez Salazar for advice on constitutional and procedural law matters, and arbitrations. Xavier Palacios Abad is experienced in contentious matters involving the public sector, while Tomás Barrionuevo Vaca regularly advises on civil, labour, and administrative litigation.
Testimonials
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‘What distinguishes Durini and Guerrero’s practice is their knowledge and specialisation in constitutional law.'
‘There are four key names in the dispute resolution area of Durini and Guerrero: Juan Francisco Guerrero, Emilio Suaréz, Xavier Palacios and Paola Gaibor. In particular, Xavier Palacios stands out for his knowledge of constitutional case law, and his eloquence as an orator. Without a doubt, he is a key piece in the constitutional team of Durini and Guerrero.'
Key clients
- Central Bank of Ecuador
- Curimining
Work highlights
- Advised the Central Bank of Ecuador to reverse the obligation to pay compensation to former employees, imposed by arbitrary decisions in the execution phase of constitutional proceedings.
- Advising Curimining S.A. to reverse the State's decision to expropriate part of the land on which the Curipamba Project mine is to be built, so that they can continue with the project.