At Robalino, the tax team is sought out by major local and international clients from the oil and gas, pharma, automotive, retail, manufacturing and financial sectors, among others, for advice on the full gamut of matters, such as transfer pricing, customs issues, and international trade. Its broad service offering covers non-contentious and ligation matters, including cross-border transactions, international taxation issues and administrative proceedings. Leadership of the group is split between managing partner Javier Robalino Orellana, who assists with the tax aspects of multijurisdictional deals, and Emilio Aguayo, who specialises in tax litigation. Victor Murillo is another key contact for tax and customs mandates, while Karem Pesantez focuses on contentious processes.

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Testimonials

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  • 'They have a good quality service. They are very friendly. We work directly with Víctor Murillo and he is always aware of our requirements.'

Key clients

  • Pluspetrol
  • Masgas
  • Spectrumecuador
  • Schlumberger
  • Consorcio Shushufindi
  • Shaya Del Ecuador
  • Oxialfarm Cia
  • Attenza Df Ecuador (Motta-internacional)
  • Toyota Del Ecuador
  • La Fabril
  • Valle Del Sol Valdesol Plus 22 Companies Member Of Expoflores
  • Eurofish
  • Transmarina
  • Ercoparts Trading (Subsidiary Ofcontinental Ag)
  • Colgate Palmolive Del Ecuador

Work highlights

  • Advised PLUSPETROL B.V. on the administrative and judicial claim against the determination act for income tax of the fiscal year 2018.

Lawyers

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

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Javier Robalino Orellana, Emilio Aguayo