Tax
Robalino
More informationRobalino continues to make strides towards a leading full-service offering, with a tax, transfer pricing and international commerce team dedicated to issues related to international tax matters, customs, litigation and complex cross-border transactions. Complementing the team’s expertise is the group’s relationship with local tax authorities. Javier Robalino is a standout practitioner, noted for his extensive background in tax and his experience in cross-border transactions, working alongside senior assoiciate and Guayaquil office leader Emilio Aguayo, who draws from his previous role at Servicio de Rentas Internas (SRI). Also from the senior associate ranks, Victor Murillo heads the Guayaquil office alongside Aguayo, specialising in tax litigation and regulatory work. Bolívar Figueroa returned to the firm in October 2022 after working for the Ministerio de Producción, Comercio Exterior, Inversiones y Pesca. In a significant development, Paola Gachet left the firm in July 2023.
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- 'Well prepared, knowledgeable about the issues they are in charge of, very willing to accompany the concerns that arise and give us solutions or suggestions for the best path to take.'
Key clients
- Schlumberger
- Attenza DF Ecuador
- Colgate
- Banco de Guayaquil
- Zaimella del Ecuador
- Corporación GFP
- Pluspetrol
- Fadesa
- Rosa Prima
- LATAM Airlines
Work highlights
- Advising Worley Services on a tax assesment by the SRI that causes an indirect expropriation.
- Advised Eurofish on a claim presented before the SRI relating to a transfer pricing adjustment in transactions made by the company with related parties during fiscal year 2016.
- Representing Continental before the SRI regarding the determination of income taxes for 2018.