Rodrigo Jijón-Letort
Partner
Pérez Bustamante & Ponce
More informationRodrigo Jijón-Letort, Juan Manuel Marchán and Edgar Ulloa Balladares lead Pérez Bustamante & Ponce's dispute resolution team, which is 'uniquely suited to represent US-based companies and other multinational corporations facing the most complex and significant disputes in Ecuador' and has 'decades of experience handling complex, cross-border litigation and international arbitration'. The group's expertise also include mediation and crisis management, while -bolstered by Marchán’s experience- it's capabilities in the energy and infrastructure sectors are particuarly noteworthy. Jijón-Letort too, is highlighted and can draw on over 40 years' experience in international and domestic litigation and arbitration. At associate level, public law specialist senior José David Ortiz is a key member of the group’s constitutional litigation practice; and fellow senior Maria Teresa Borja is also a noteworthy member of the team. Since publication, Ortiz and the litigation-focused Patricio Quevedo-Vergara have both been raised to the partnership - effective as of January 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is uniquely suited to represent US-based companies and other multinational corporations facing the most complex and significant disputes in Ecuador. PBP's disputes lawyers, ably led by senior litigation partner Rodrigo Jijón-Letort, have decades of experience handling complex, cross-border litigation and international arbitration. The depth and quality of their legal analyses are second to none, their legal writing (in English and Spanish) is clear and concise. Their diligence, responsiveness and timeliness are outstanding, and their judgment is impeccable.'
- 'They are excellent strategists, creative thinkers, and practical problem-solvers who understand their clients' businesses. My go-to firm for significant, actual or potential litigation in Ecuador.’
- ‘The group is incredibly responsive to a client's needs, regardless of complexity of the issues or urgency of the matter. Rodrigo Jijón-Letort in particular is a stellar lawyer, always approaching each matter with critical and strategic thinking, creative and practical problem-solving, and excellent judgement. He has assembled an outstanding team, including Edgar Ulloa, who are well-trained, responsive, thoughtful, strong legal analysts and clear writers. They are able to communicate effectively in Spanish or English. I have worked with many other law firms and other lawyers in Ecuador, and none has measured up to the level of excellence consistently displayed by this firm's dispute resolution team.’
Key clients
- Banco Pichincha
- Andes Petroleum
- Hospital Metropolitano
- Organon
- Cargill
- Exploraciones Novomining
- EKN
- Cardno
- Telefónica
- Tata Consultancy Services
Work highlights
- Represented Otecel in six arbitration proceedings and annulment actions against Arcotel.
- Advised Banco Pichincha on a variety of civil litigations including responding to civil damages claims.
- Advising the Swedish Export Credit Agency (EKN) on a $1m dispute over a breach of contract by a local contractor pursuant to the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Maria Teresa Borja
Leading partners
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Juan Manuel Marchán
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Edgar Ulloa Balladares
Practice head
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Rodrigo Jijón-Letort, Juan Manuel Marchán, Edgar Ulloa