Pino Elizalde Abogados ‘combines legal knowledge with a true understanding of the real estate business’, adopting a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on the expertise of the firm's tax and commercial law experts. The department assists a range of manufacturers, family businesses and local entrepreneurs, as well as real estate companies looking to expand their real estate portfolio via land acquisition. Praised for his ‘strategic vision and extensive experience’, Jaime Arosemena leads the team, focusing on the group’s largest real estate projects. Elsewhere, María Ritha Guillén is key for contractual negotiations in the real estate industry, and is described as ’meticulous and organised’ with ‘impressive technical mastery.’
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Accolades

Client satisfaction

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The attention to detail is personalised. I believe they have a robust team prepared to handle client requests in the best possible way, ensuring their best interests. They are knowledgeable and well-versed in the current regulations applicable to each case.'

  • ‘Her extensive knowledge and excellent handling of client cases.'

  • ‘The professionalism, extensive experience and perfectionism stands out.'

  • ‘The team at Pino Elizalde Abogados stands out for its in-depth knowledge of the sector and its practical approach. What I value most is that they don't limit themselves to just legal matters: they have a very good understanding of how projects work in reality, with all their challenges and timescales. I have worked closely with Jaime Arosemena, who has a strategic vision and extensive experience; he provides clear guidance and always seeks viable solutions. María Ritha Guillén is also excellent. She is very meticulous, organised, and has impressive technical mastery. Something we find very valuable is the agility with which they work. They are quick to respond, clear in their recommendations, and always available. It's clear that there is a well-established internal culture, where the client is truly at the centre.'

  • ‘I would say the team's greatest advantage is its ability to combine legal knowledge with a true understanding of the real estate business. Jaime Arosemena brings a very solid, results-oriented approach, while María Ritha complements this with a level of detail that inspires great confidence. Furthermore, the approach is always professional yet friendly, which greatly facilitates communication. They offer concrete, well-thought-out solutions tailored to your needs, without unnecessary hassles. It's clear they work very well as a team, and that makes the entire process flow orderly and efficiently.'

  • 'What makes the difference is that they offer concrete, well-thought-out solutions tailored to your needs, without unnecessary hassles. It's clear they work very well as a team, and that makes the entire process flow smoothly and efficiently.'

Key clients

  • Inmobiliaria Open House
  • Minutocorp
  • Camaronera Agromarina
  • Frutadeli
  • Odema
  • Grupo Fajardo
  • Ecuador Kakao Processing Proecuakao
  • Laboratorios Dr. A. Bjarner
  • Pigalle
  • The Tesalia Springs Company
  • Beverage Brand & Patents Company BBPC
  • Inmokommerce

Work highlights

Represented Odema in the acquisition of a property in Quito for the construction of a shopping mall and its long-term lease to Corporation El Rosado, with a transaction value of $7,700,000.00.
Advised Odema on the purchase of three farms for a value of $8,000,005, with the objective that the client expands its portfolio in the banana sector.
Assisted an individual and the companies he represents with an important commercial transaction involving the sale of four lots for $6,002,404.60.

Practice head

Jaime Arosemena