Dentons Paz Horowitz has experience across a broad range of cases, including constitutional disputes against the state. The group is well placed to handle commercial and investment disputes, among other areas. Practice head and director Leyre Suarez is an experienced litigator whose remit extends to acting as local counsel in commercial and investment arbitration under ICC, UNCITRAL and ICSID rules. Juan Jose Mantilla is a name to note for public procurement and administrative litigation. Gabriel Santelices stands out for his multidisciplinary experience in environmental and corporate matters, allowing him to handle disputes involving mining concessions and operating authorisations. Indeed, mining is a sector of focus for the wider group.
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Client satisfaction
Testimonials
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- 'They always worked as a team, and anyone could answer our questions.'
- 'Strong knowledge of regulatory processes.'
- 'The practice is distinguished by its innovative and personalised approach to legal advice, combining a deep understanding of the regulatory environment with strategic and pragmatic solutions. Its ability to anticipate clients' needs and offer proactive advice in key sectors.'
- 'It is their combination of technical expertise, strategic focus, and client proximity. Their ability to anticipate and effectively resolve complex legal issues with an innovative and practical approach. Furthermore, their collaborative approach allows them to maximise the knowledge and experience of their professionals in different areas.'
Key clients
- Quifatex
- Thyssen Krupp Rasselstein
- China Shandong International Economic and Technical Cooperation Group
- Comware
- Del Monte Ecuador Dme
- Vumilatina Medicina Prepagada
- Heel Ecuador
- Empresa Durini Industria De Madera Ca Edimca
- Goodyear Chile
- Banco Santander
- APPLUS Norcolombia
- Baker Hughes Ecuador
- Beliatrading Ecuador
- Mafer Real Estate del Ecuador
- CBY Holdings
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
- EMSE EDAPP
- EDITORIAL SALVAT
- Cirion Technologies Ecuador
- Aring Construcciones
Work highlights
Defended Quifatex in a significant lawsuit against the Ecuadorian State, in which the client claimed the payment of more than $4m.
Defended Seguros Sucre in a tort lawsuit in which the Ecuadorian State claimed compensation of more than $50m arising from an aviation incident.
Advised Vumilatina Medicina Prepagada on a contentious tax judicial process in which it challenged a determination of taxes and fines amounting to more than $2m imposed by the Internal Revenue Service against the company.
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Leyre Suárez