Dentons Paz Horowitz represents national and foreign companies from the energy, aviation, tourism and pharmaceutical industries (among others) in judicial proceedings and commercial and investment arbitrations. Jorge Paz Durini oversees the dispute resolution team with three other practitioners: Leyre Suarez specialises in litigation arising from administrative, commercial, labour and civil disputes, while Gabriel Santelices and Patricia Andrade focus on labour claims. Juan Jose Mantilla is a name to note for public procurement and administrative litigation.

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  • 'People who understand the client's perspective and advise them most favourably so that the trials can progress.'

Key clients

  • Clyde& Co
  • Tokio Marine Hcc
  • Bennet JoneS
  • China Shandong International Economic And Technical Cooperation Croup
  • Fideicomiso Cataluña
  • Mafer-Real Estate Del Ecuador
  • Quifatex

Work highlights

  • Negotiated a partial agreement between Quifatex and Enfarma.
  • Represented China Shandong International Ecuador in a dispute arising from a construction contract where the subcontractor breached the agreement, leading to damages.
  • Assisting Quifatex with a dispute with the Customs Authority.

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Jorge Paz Durini, Leyre Suárez, Gabriel Santelices, María del Mar Heredia