Tax
Lexvalor Abogados
More informationLexvalor Abogados‘ tax department stands out for its collaboration with Ecuadorian tax authorities, giving it a unique view of tax reforms and the regularisation of the market. The group is also notable for its capabilities in both contentious and non-contentious matters, sought by some of the largest pharmaceutical, technology and tourism companies as well as major financial institutions and real estate developers. Leadership of the group is divided between Carlos Coronel and Pablo Arias in Quito and Gabriela Uquillas in Guayaquil. Coronel is in charge of tax disputes, overseeing judicial and administrative cases before the District Tax Court and National Court of Justice, joined by Arias, founding partner of the practice and a reference for tax consulting in the oil and gas, pharmaceutical and retail sectors. Urquillas is an international trade and customs specialist. Associate support comes from Víctor Chiriboga, whose practice focuses on administrative and judicial processes, and Ana Belén Cadena, noted for tax planning and contentious matters. Since the conclusion of research, the team has been further strengthened thanks to the hire of Paola Gachet, previously at Robalino, as of July 2023; in addition to her tax know-how, Gachet brings considerable experience in administrative law and public contracting to the practice.
Testimonials
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‘Client service is exceptional. Quick responses and flexibility. The firm strives to understand the concerns and objectives of the client in order to ensure that the criteria provided are aligned with those objectives.’
‘Víctor Chiriboga has deep expertise and knowledge of tax issues, and the ability to adapt and understand client needs.'
'The channels of communication and attention are direct.'
‘Its quality of service and care stand out.’
'Lexvalor has a highly qualified team with a very practical and pro-business approach.'
'Carlos Coronel has extensive experience in international taxation and cross-border transactions, as well as enjoying a very solid academic reputation.'
Key clients
- Logiztik Alliance
- Entoria Energy
- Saludsa
- Marcimex
- Acerías Nacionales del Ecuador
- Direct TV
- Primax Comercial del Ecuador
- Productos Avon Ecuador
- Corporación Favorita
- Df Ecuador
- Cervecería Nacional
- Superdeporte
- Banco Internacional
- Grupo Futuro
- Etica Empresa Turística Internacional
- Grupo KFC
- Casabaca
- Uber
- Hapag-Llyod
- Productos Familia Sancela Del Ecuador
- Avianca
- Seguros Equinoccial
- La Fabril
- Despegar
Work highlights
- Advised Cervecería Nacional on the process of determination of the tax year 2017, obtaining a favourable result, saving more than $20m.
- Obtained a favourable ruling from the National Court of Justice for Productos Avon Ecuador, saving more than $3m.
- Advised Corporación Favorita on the registration of an external loan of $65m.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carlos Coronel, Pablo Arias, Gabriela Uquillas