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ECIJA has been ranked as TOP-TIER in 2 practice areas and been recommended in 41 further practice areas in The Legal 500 Latin America - 2025 Edition.
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| Argentina > Corporate and M&A > Firms to watch | ECIJA Argentina | Octavio Zenarruza | Firms to watch | Firm Ranking | ECIJA Argentina is known for advising clients on a wide range of corporate and M&A matters and drawing on the international network of its parent firm to cover complex deals spanning multiple jurisdictions. The practice is co-led by Octavio Zenarruza, who covers energy, infrastructure, oil-and-gas, sports, entertainment and private client and trust law, and Angeles Bernachea, who handles corporate law, commercial litigation and data privacy matters. | Argentina | Corporate and M&A | ||||||
| Argentina > Corporate and M&A > Firms to watch | ECIJA Argentina | Angeles Bernachea | Firms to watch | Firm Ranking | ECIJA Argentina is known for advising clients on a wide range of corporate and M&A matters and drawing on the international network of its parent firm to cover complex deals spanning multiple jurisdictions. The practice is co-led by Octavio Zenarruza, who covers energy, infrastructure, oil-and-gas, sports, entertainment and private client and trust law, and Angeles Bernachea, who handles corporate law, commercial litigation and data privacy matters. | Argentina | Corporate and M&A | ||||||
| 4 | Argentina > Dispute resolution | ECIJA Argentina | Dispute resolution | Firm Ranking | ECIJA Argentina | Argentina | Dispute resolution | ||||||
| 4 | Argentina > Dispute resolution | ECIJA Argentina | Editorial commentary | Santiago Viglierchio; Angeles Bernachea | Bfoot | Advised Bfoot on a dispute related to compliance with provisions of consumer protection law. | ECIJA Argentina supports clients in a range of contentious matters before federal and local courts and also takes on administrative proceedings involving provincial and local agencies. Civil, commercial, tax and labour litigation are all handled, with the practice also active in the areas of pre-emptive schemes of settlement, debt restructuring and asset recovery. Angeles Bernachea, who covers commercial litigation, co-leads the practice alongside Santiago Viglierchio, who advises on a variety of corporate disputes as well as consumer protection antitrust and debt negotiation matters. | Argentina | Dispute resolution | ||||
| 4 | Argentina > Tax | ECIJA Argentina | Tax | Firm Ranking | ECIJA Argentina | Argentina | Tax | ||||||
| 4 | Argentina > Tax | ECIJA Argentina | Editorial commentary | Andrés Chacra | Desarrolladora Energetica, Empresa Distribuidora de Energía Norte, Empresa Distribuidora de Energía Atlántica, Inversiones Marítimas Argentina, Gestamp Baires, Telcom Ventures de Argentina, Garfin Agro, AFB International, CMA-Consultoría Metodos Assessoria e Mercantil, Organización Levin de Argentina, Ciexsa Compañía Integrada de Exportación, Mattina Hnos, Gea Process Engineering, Pop Company, Entre Rios, Empresa Distribuidora de Electricidad de Salta, SA La Nación, Inversora Eléctrica de Buenos Aires, Luz de La Plata, Compañía de Inversiones en Electricidad, Empresa Distribuidora de Energía Sur | Defended Desarrolladora Energética, and other related companies of the group, in a challenge to the extraordinary advance payment on account of income tax. Provided tax and foreign exchange advice to Gestamp Baires, and also represented the company in an appeal before the Federal Court concerning the application of the inflation adjustment to the depreciation of fixed and intangible assets. Defended Empresa Distribuidora de Energía Norte in a dispute regarding the application of the inflation adjustment to the depreciation of fixed and intangible assets. | ECIJA Argentina has extensive expertise in tax litigation and advisory work, and has been involved in significant disputes, including the defence of several cases challenging the extraordinary advance payment of income tax. Another active area has been disputes linked to the application of inflation adjustment to the depreciation of tangible and intangible assets, as well as to tax losses. Customs and foreign exchange issues are also covered. Andrés Chacra leads the practice and focuses on tax advisory work, as well as tax and customs litigation at municipal, provincial, national and international level. | Argentina | Tax | ||||
| Argentina > TMT > Firms to watch | ECIJA Argentina | Cristian Elbert | Firms to watch | Firm Ranking | Cristian Elbert and Angeles Bernachea are the main contacts at ECIJA Argentina which advises both technology and other companies with digitalisation and tech-related matters, and counts fintech and online sales as key areas of activity. | Argentina | TMT | ||||||
| Argentina > TMT > Firms to watch | ECIJA Argentina | Angeles Bernachea | Firms to watch | Firm Ranking | Cristian Elbert and Angeles Bernachea are the main contacts at ECIJA Argentina which advises both technology and other companies with digitalisation and tech-related matters, and counts fintech and online sales as key areas of activity. | Argentina | TMT | ||||||
| 3 | Central America > Corporate and finance | ECIJA | Corporate and finance | Firm Ranking | ECIJA | Central America | Corporate and finance | ||||||
| 3 | Central America > Corporate and finance | ECIJA | Editorial commentary | Spanish firm ECIJA has rapidly built a considerable footprint in Latin America, with offices in 15 jurisdictions – including a formidable offering in Central America, where it has branches throughout the region (as well as in the Dominican Republic) – which combines with its alliance with global firm Taylor Wessing to make it a strong choice for international clients, particularly in the TMT sector. In Costa Rica (where the firm has two offices), Guillermo Zúñiga is a standout adviser to foreign investors; while Roberto Williams, who is also a key name in the IP and litigation fields, heads the two offices in Honduras. Daniel Shamah takes the lead on corporate matters in Panama; with Roberto Benard (Nicaragua), Alfredo Navas Duarte (El Salvador) and Marcos Palma (Guatemala) also key contacts in their respective jurisdictions. Since publication, the San Salvador office has been further strengthened with the promotion of Nathania García Prieto to the partnership effective as of January 2025. | Central America | Corporate and finance | |||||||
| 6 | Chile > Corporate and M&A | ECIJA Otero | Corporate and M&A | Firm Ranking | ECIJA Otero | Chile | Corporate and M&A | ||||||
| 6 | Chile > Corporate and M&A | ECIJA Otero | Editorial commentary | Alfredo Moreno; Dolores Echeverria | Reale Chile Seguros Generales, Renovalia Group, Hotusa Group, Comdata Group, Daf Chile, SSC Chile, Ricoh Chile, Automóvil Club de Chile, Soltec Chile, Cobra Group, Ansaldo Energía Agencia en Chile, The Valley Chile, Mateco Chile, San Jose Tecnologías Chile | Advised Comdata on restructuring its Chilean subsidiary on a corporate and commercial level. Advised Megafy, which started as a sole Chilean enterprise, on becoming part of an international holding with a parent company based in the UK. Advised Renovalia Group on the debt held between the Spanish parent company and the Chilean company. | ECIJA Otero's lawyers in Santiago routinely advise Chile-based and international corporations, along with venture capital and private equity investors, on national and cross border transactions. The eight-member corporate, M&A and foreign investment group (which houses specialists in technology, start-ups, clean energy, financial services and life sciences), is co-led by Alfredo Moreno, an adviser to multinational companies on investments in Chile and other Latin American countries; and Dolores Echeverría, who advises on commercial issues alongside her employment and IT practices. Javier Sabido Guerra and María Jesús Palacios are experienced associates. | Chile | Corporate and M&A | ||||
| 6 | Chile > Dispute resolution: litigation | ECIJA Otero | Dispute resolution: litigation | Firm Ranking | ECIJA Otero | Chile | Dispute resolution: litigation | ||||||
| 6 | Chile > Dispute resolution: litigation | ECIJA Otero | Editorial commentary | Rodrigo Nelson; Jaime Silva Bruce | Microsoft Corporation, Microsoft Chile, Ricoh Chile, Ansys, Isotron Chile, Viajes El Corte Inglés, Cotinavec (Grupo Navec), Mateco Chile, Toralla, Rissetto Family, Evolution Fooding | Defended Microsoft Chile against data privacy matters at the Court of Appeals of Santiago and Supreme Courts. Defended Cotinavec Chile against a debt collection trial that was brought against a consortium of engineering companies. Acted for Isotron Chile in several civil engineering and corporate fraud-related trials. | ECIJA Otero's five-member dispute resolution and litigation team, which generates ‘a very real understanding of the strategies to use’, has longstanding experience in highly complex litigation. The group is co-led by Rodrigo Nelson, a specialist in litigation, arbitration and bankruptcy proceedings; and experienced associate Jaime Silva Bruce, whose civil dispute resolution practice encompasses construction, real estate and corporate issues. The associate team further includes Sara Crozier, who assists international clients with national civil disputes; and Sofia Sallorenzo a late 2023 recruit from mining company HighService Corp, whose caseload includes national and international arbitration procedures. | Chile | Dispute resolution: litigation | ||||
| 4 | Chile > Labour and employment | ECIJA Otero | Labour and employment | Firm Ranking | ECIJA Otero | Chile | Labour and employment | ||||||
| 4 | Chile > Labour and employment | ECIJA Otero | Editorial commentary | Gerardo Otero; Dolores Echeverría | Microsoft Chile, Grupo Navec, SSC Chile, The Boston Consulting Group, El Corte Ingles, Bash, Ricoh Chile, Instituto Profesional Providencia, Epson, Michael Page, IQVIA | Advised SSC Chile on a collective bargaining process that resulted in a new collective agreement, thereby avoiding a possible strike. Advised Cotinavec (Grupo Navec) on several anti-union practices claims filed by two unions. Advised Agencia Navec (Grupo Navec) on the labour issues surrounding the early termination of a contract with Codelco. | ECIJA Otero's Santiago office fields experts in innovation-driven sectors such as technology, construction, start-ups, clean energy and financial services. Its labour and employment expertise covers collective bargaining, terminations, day-to-day labour issues, and associated corporate and tax matters. The four-member labour and employment group is co-led by longstanding labour law specialist Gerardo Otero; and Dolores Echeverría, who acts for both national and international companies on labour law matters. | Chile | Labour and employment | ||||
| 3 | Chile > TMT | ECIJA Otero | TMT | Firm Ranking | ECIJA Otero | Chile | TMT | ||||||
| 3 | Chile > TMT | ECIJA Otero | Editorial commentary | Gerardo Otero; Dolores Echeverría | Microsoft Chile, Grupo Navec, SSC Chile, The Boston Consulting Group, El Corte Ingles, Bash, Ricoh Chile S, Instituto Profesional Providencia, Epson, Michael Page, IQVIA, Lexmark | Assisted Microsoft with its participation in public bids for framework agreements with the Government Public Procurement Agency for office automation and cloud services. Acted for Microsoft in a claim concerning illegal and unfair bidding terms for cloud services. | ‘Very up to date with technology’, ECIJA Otero's ‘excellent team of specialists’ is particularly active in technology-related work, its expertise covering cross-border transactions, including contracts and public bids. The three-member group also benefits at the international level from being part of Madrid-headquartered firm ECIJA. The practice recently acted for Microsoft in a claim concerning illegal and unfair bidding terms for cloud services. Name partner Gerardo Otero specialises in IT, in addition to labour law, commercial matters, and dispute resolution; while ‘outstanding partner’ Dolores Echeverría advises domestic and international companies on IT law issues. | Chile | TMT | ||||
| 2 | Colombia > Competition and antitrust | ECIJA Colombia | Competition and antitrust | Firm Ranking | ECIJA Colombia | Colombia | Competition and antitrust | ||||||
| 2 | Colombia > Competition and antitrust | ECIJA Colombia | Editorial commentary | Pablo Márquez; Julio Castañeda | Colombia Telecomunicaciones (Telefónica), Dispresco, División Mayor del Fútbol Colombiano (DIMAYOR), Tigres Fútbol Club, Bogotá Fútbol Club, Real Cartagena Fútbol Club, Fortaleza Fútbol Club, Cúcuta Deportivo Fútbol Club, Club Atlético Bucaramanga and others, OPP Graneles, Datacontrol Portuario, Asociación Colombiana de Operadores Portuarios (ACOP) and others., Biomax Biocombustibles, Team Trainer Sports, Bavaria, Talma Servicios Aereoportuarios | Successfully represented Colombia Telecomunicaciones (Telefónica) in a business integration with Colombia’s second-largest telecommunications company, UNE EPM Telecomunicaciones (TIGO). Successfully represented OPP Graneles in an appeal before the Civil Chamber of the Superior Court of Bogotá against Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Buenaventura (SPRBUN), the administrator of Colombia's primary port on the Pacific Ocean. Represented nine out of the thirty-six football teams and individuals under investigation by the SIC for alleged anti-competitive practices in Colombia's professional women's football league. | ECIJA Colombia is distinguished by its ‘professionalism, competitiveness and application of new technologies’, according to clients. Competition and antitrust is a key pillar of the firm’s Bogotá offering and its practice expertise encompasses a wide range of merger reviews, administrative investigations and competition litigation. A former Deputy Superintendent of the SIC, department co-head Pablo Márquez ‘understands the functioning of competition authorities’; he successfully represented Colombia Telecomunicaciones in a business integration with Colombia’s second-largest telecoms company, UNE EPM Telecomunicaciones. Fellow group co-head Julio Castañeda is also a highly regarded competition specialist, with extensive expertise in contentious administrative law cases. The group additionally benefits from the experience of merger review-focused counsel Pablo Onofre, who co-ordinates the competition and merger control team, and intermediate associate Camila Cadavid. Associate Jorge Mario González left in June 2023. | Colombia | Competition and antitrust | ||||
| Colombia > Competition and antitrust > Leading associates | ECIJA Colombia | Pablo Onofre | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Pablo Onofre – ECIJA Colombia | Colombia | Competition and antitrust | ||||||
| Colombia > Competition and antitrust > Leading partners | ECIJA Colombia | Julio Castañeda | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Julio Castañeda – ECIJA Colombia | Colombia | Competition and antitrust | ||||||
| Colombia > Competition and antitrust > Leading partners | ECIJA Colombia | Pablo Marquez | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Pablo Marquez – ECIJA Colombia | Colombia | Competition and antitrust | ||||||
| 4 | Colombia > Dispute resolution > Arbitration | ECIJA Colombia | Arbitration | Firm Ranking | ECIJA Colombia | Colombia | Dispute resolution | Arbitration | |||||
| 4 | Colombia > Dispute resolution > Arbitration | ECIJA Colombia | Editorial commentary | Camilo Ramírez; Pablo Márquez | ECIJA Colombia fields an experienced arbitration team that is particularly active in disputes related to TMT and public contracts. During 2023/24, the group mainly handled domestic cases, including proceedings under CCB rules — that being said, it also brings to bear significant international arbitration expertise. The multidisciplinary group is led jointly by Camilo Ramírez, who specialises in dispute resolution and real estate law; and Pablo Márquez, who additionally sits in the TMT, competition and public law departments. Associate Jaime Andres Díaz is also noted. | Colombia | Dispute resolution | Arbitration | |||||
| 3 | Colombia > TMT | ECIJA Colombia | TMT | Firm Ranking | ECIJA Colombia | Colombia | TMT | ||||||
| 3 | Colombia > TMT | ECIJA | Editorial commentary | Patricia Renjifo; Pablo Márquez | CMO Producciones, Televideo Mediapro, Screen Colombia, Miracol Producciones, Thema America, Mercado Libre, Airbnb, Samsung Electronics Colombia, TikTok | Advising Miracol Producciones on its international productions for clients such as Netflix. Advising TikTok on regulatory and public policy matters. Advising Airbnb on TMT-related regulations and public policy matters. | ‘Dedicated to finding the best solution to client needs’, ECIJA Colombia’s TMT group is distinguished by its prominent media and entertainment offering, where it counts CMO Producciones and Miracol Producciones among its longstanding clients. The team also advises telecoms and technology companies on regulatory matters, while it additionally houses an active data protection practice. Pablo Márquez, who focuses on TMT regulation and dispute resolution, co-heads the department alongside and IP and TMT specialist Patricia Renjifo. Also noted are Julio Castañeda, who contributes niche expertise in matters related to the radio spectrum, and senior associate Paula Gutiérrez de Piñeres. | Colombia | TMT | ||||
| 3 | Colombia > TMT | ECIJA Colombia | Editorial commentary | Patricia Renjifo; Pablo Márquez | CMO Producciones, Televideo Mediapro, Screen Colombia, Miracol Producciones, Thema America, Mercado Libre, Airbnb, Samsung Electronics Colombia, TikTok | Advising Miracol Producciones on its international productions for clients such as Netflix. Advising TikTok on regulatory and public policy matters. Advising Airbnb on TMT-related regulations and public policy matters. | ‘Dedicated to finding the best solution to client needs’, ECIJA Colombia’s TMT group is distinguished by its prominent media and entertainment offering, where it counts CMO Producciones and Miracol Producciones among its longstanding clients. The team also advises telecoms and technology companies on regulatory matters, while it additionally houses an active data protection practice. Pablo Márquez, who focuses on TMT regulation and dispute resolution, co-heads the department alongside and IP and TMT specialist Patricia Renjifo. Also noted are Julio Castañeda, who contributes niche expertise in matters related to the radio spectrum, and senior associate Paula Gutiérrez de Piñeres. | Colombia | TMT | ||||
| Colombia > TMT > Leading partners | ECIJA Colombia | Patricia Renjifo | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Patricia Renjifo – ECIJA Colombia | Colombia | TMT | ||||||
| 2 | Costa Rica > Corporate and M&A | ECIJA | Corporate and M&A | Firm Ranking | ECIJA | Costa Rica | Corporate and M&A | ||||||
| 2 | Costa Rica > Corporate and M&A | ECIJA | Editorial commentary | Guillermo Zúñiga | Pfizer, Sanofi – Opella Healthcare, UPL, Herbalife of America, PedidosYa/Delivery Hero, Hunt Energy Horizons, Grupo Profarmaco, Chiquita Brands, Croc's Resort & Casino | Assisted UPL Costa Rica following its acquisition of more than 50% of the assets of Costa Rican company Agrocosta, assisting the client in the regulatory process that followed signing the contract, up to the completion of the conditions required to close the transaction. Advising Opella Healthcare after it became a standalone global business unit within Sanofi. Advising Sanofi-related companies Sanofi Aventis and Opella Healthcare with the process to establish a new business model in Central America and the Caribbean. | The team at ECIJA draws on the bench strength of its March 2023 alliance with Taylor Wessing LLP and offices throughout Europe and Latin America to advise major multinationals (including Sanofi and Pfizer), across such sectors as pharmaceuticals, hospitality, energy, food, retail and agriculture, on day-to-day matters and high-value, cross-border transactions. The practice’s full service covers matters ranging from M&A, due diligence and corporate governance to commercial contracts and foreign investments. The practice is headed by corporate structure authority Guillermo Zúñiga, who has led the practice for over 25 years, and who brings strength to managing complex distribution schemes and advising overseas investors. Mariela Hernández provides litigation and arbitration expertise. Other key figures include experienced director Monserrat Soto Roig, who assists with major transactions and internal corporate changes, and senior associate Warren Corrales, who specialises in real estate matters. | Costa Rica | Corporate and M&A | ||||
| 2 | Costa Rica > Dispute resolution | ECIJA | Dispute resolution | Firm Ranking | ECIJA | Costa Rica | Dispute resolution | ||||||
| 2 | Costa Rica > Dispute resolution | ECIJA | Editorial commentary | Mauricio París | Pfizer, Claro, Republic of Panama, INECO, Herbalife, CMA CMG, DHL, Unión Fenosa, Triple S, Millicom | Represented the Republic of Panama before the Supreme Court of Costa Rica in the petition for annulment of an arbitration award rendered in an over $300m investment arbitration. Filed a successful tax suit on behalf of Union Fenosa Generadora la Joya against the state on the grounds of numerous illegalities incurred by the tax administration. Represented a global pharmaceutical company in a successful arbitration related to the breach of contract of a supplier for a regional project. | The team at ECIJA draws on the bench strength of its March 2023 alliance with Taylor Wessing LLP and offices throughout Europe and Latin America, to advise private investors, insurers, governments and major multinationals (including DHL and Pfizer) involved in high-value, cross-border disputes. With an active client base spanning such sectors as pharmaceuticals, logistics, energy, real estate, healthcare, media, food, telecoms and tech, the practice’s comprehensive service covers complex commercial litigation, arbitration, and tax and administrative proceedings, as well as debt collection matters. The practice is led by Mauricio París, an expert in the enforcement, recognition and annulment of arbitration awards. Other key figures include Arturo Guerrero, who draws on over 25 years of experience and who launched the firm’s insolvency practice in Costa Rica, and associate Mario Alberto Umaña, who joined from the Ministry of Security in October 2023. | Costa Rica | Dispute resolution | ||||
| Costa Rica > Dispute resolution > Leading partners | ECIJA | Mauricio París | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Mauricio París – ECIJA | Costa Rica | Dispute resolution | ||||||
| 2 | Costa Rica > Energy and natural resources | ECIJA | Energy and natural resources | Firm Ranking | ECIJA | Costa Rica | Energy and natural resources | ||||||
| 2 | Costa Rica > Energy and natural resources | ECIJA | Editorial commentary | Guillermo Zúñiga | Hunt Costa Rica, Swissol, Ghella, Union Fenosa Generadora La Joya (subsidiary of Global Power Generation), Conelectricas, Coopelesca, Toro Energia, Poas Energia | Assisting Hunt Energy Horizons, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hunt Oil, with regard to its participation in a wind farm, a project that is undergoing a bidding process, and two other projects in the pipeline. Assisted Ghella in a dispute over the legality of a $750k fine imposed for the late delivery of a turn-key hydroelectric plant for a state-owned utility agency. Representing Union Fenosa Generadora La Joya in an action to obtain a refund from the state related to certain purchases for the construction, equipment and operation of a hydroelectric plant. | The team at ECIJA draws on the bench strength of its March 2023 alliance with Taylor Wessing LLP and offices throughout Europe and Latin America, to assist major renewable energy developers, energy generators and distributors, and utility associations with the management, development, procurement, construction, commissioning and operation of hydro, wind, photovoltaic, biomass and combined renewable energy projects. The group’s full service covers matters ranging from due diligence reviews and permitting procedures to power purchase agreements and the development of investment vehicles for project finance. The practice is headed by Guillermo Zúñiga, who brings expertise to advising on wind and photovoltaic projects at every stage. Mariela Hernández brings experience to public law matters in the energy sphere and complex, sector-related litigation. | Costa Rica | Energy and natural resources | ||||
| 3 | Costa Rica > Intellectual property | ECIJA | Intellectual property | Firm Ranking | ECIJA | Costa Rica | Intellectual property | ||||||
| 3 | Costa Rica > Intellectual property | ECIJA | Editorial commentary | Monserrat Soto Roig | Church & Dwight, Textiles J.B., Profarmaco | Assisting Church & Dwight with the management and administration of its entire trade mark portfolio in Costa Rica. Advising Profarmaco with the monitoring of its IP portfolio, in order to file renewals, as well as any administrative or judicial actions that may be required to ensure the safeguarding of the trade marks. Advising on a trade mark portfolio of over 40 signs for Textiles J.B., managing renewals and cancellations of discontinued signs. | The team at ECIJA draws on the bench strength of its March 2023 alliance with Taylor Wessing LLP and offices throughout Europe and Latin America (and in the metaverse) to safeguard and manage the trade marks, copyrights and patents of national and multinational corporates, such as Church & Dwight, across a diverse range of sectors, including consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, hospitality and textiles. The practice’s full service offering extends to industrial designs, utility models, advertising, merchandising and sponsorship and assignments. Monserrat Soto Roig, who was elevated to the partnership in September 2024, leads the team, bringing expertise to such matters as IP risk assessment, image rights, software licences and work-for-hire agreements. | Costa Rica | Intellectual property | ||||
| 1 | Costa Rica > Labour and employment | ECIJA | Labour and employment | Firm Ranking | ECIJA | Costa Rica | Labour and employment | ||||||
| 1 | Costa Rica > Labour and employment | ECIJA | Editorial commentary | Daniel Valverde | Pfizer, Viatris, Sanofi, Centenario, GSD International School, CMA CGM, Herbalife, UPL, Grupo SEGA, Quálitas Seguros, FUNDES, Mercantil Farmacéutica (MEFASA), DHL, Hotel Croc’s & Casino, American Data Networks, Estación de Servicios San Juan, Justworks, Pedidos Ya | Advised the World Bank on determining whether Costa Rica and Honduras were compliant with their Environmental and Social Standards regarding labour and working conditions (ESS2). Succeeded in defending Herbalife against a claim by the Social Security Administration that its commission structure created an employment relationship. Advised Sunset del Mar on an employment claim, where case law was produced to clarify that all-inclusive hotels do not generate the mandate to pay 10% service tax to waiters. | The team at ECIJA draws on the bench strength of its March 2023 alliance with Taylor Wessing LLP and offices throughout Europe and Latin America to provide a comprehensive service to NGOs and national and multinational corporates, including major pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and Sanofi. The firm’s active client roster spans sectors ranging from pharmaceuticals, hospitality, logistics, agrochemicals and medical devices to direct sales, real estate, tourism, tech, education, government and telecoms. The group’s full offering covers employment discrimination lawsuits, data privacy, collective bargaining, terminations and employment contract regulation. The department is headed by labour and human rights expert Daniel Valverde, who advises clients on the creation of compensation schemes, review of workdays and work shifts, sexual harassment claims and the application of work-from-home schemes. | Costa Rica | Labour and employment | ||||
| Costa Rica > Labour and employment > Next Generation Partners | ECIJA | Daniel Valverde | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Daniel Valverde – ECIJA | Costa Rica | Labour and employment | ||||||
| 3 | Costa Rica > Projects and infrastructure | ECIJA | Projects and infrastructure | Firm Ranking | ECIJA | Costa Rica | Projects and infrastructure | ||||||
| 3 | Costa Rica > Projects and infrastructure | ECIJA | Editorial commentary | Alonso López | INECO/Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transporte (Transport and Public Infrastructure Ministry), Conelectricas, Ghella, Coopelesca | The team at ECIJA draws on the bench strength of its March 2023 alliance with Taylor Wessing LLP and offices throughout Europe and Latin America, to advise government agencies, domestic utility and electricity generation and distribution cooperatives, and multinational construction companies managing large-scale infrastructure projects. The team is directed by associate Alonso López, who specialises in regulated industries, particularly energy and telecoms, and who facilitates public procurement proceedings. Seasoned litigator and arbitrator Mariela Hernández brings experience in energy and natural resources and government affairs. | Costa Rica | Projects and infrastructure | |||||
| 2 | Costa Rica > Real estate | ECIJA | Real estate | Firm Ranking | ECIJA | Costa Rica | Real estate | ||||||
| 2 | Costa Rica > Real estate | ECIJA | Editorial commentary | Guillermo Zúñiga | Argo Estrategia Desarrollo, Croc's Resort and Casino, Tesoro del Sol, Playa Lagarto EcoDevelopment, Blue Water Developments, Blue Water Properties, CRGAR Costa Rica Association of Realtors, Micaela Rebelo, Claro (America Movil) | Advised Argo Estrategia Desarrollo, which, as a part of a group of investors, bought a commercial and residential building during the construction process and decided to amend and change the scheme of the marketing of the project, converting it into a residential and commercial condominium. Advised on the negotiations involved in Croc's Resort and Casino in the merger of the operative company into the assets company to simplify the local structure, as the latter entered into an administration agreement with a third-party hotel operator. Advised Tesoro del Sol on multiple projects. | The team at ECIJA draws on the bench strength of its March 2023 alliance with Taylor Wessing LLP and offices throughout Europe and Latin America, to advise national and multinational developers, investors and corporates, across such sectors as energy and hospitality, on the financing and construction of projects including resorts and residential communities. The practice’s full offering covers matters ranging from acquisitions of assets, construction agreements, concession processes and environmental matters to the obtaining of financing facilities and setting up property in a condominium regime. The practice is headed by Guillermo Zúñiga, who brings decades of experience to assisting with complex real estate projects and transactions involving concessions in the Maritime Zone, protected areas, condominiums and luxury hotels. Other key figures include Mercedes Sancho, who utilises a background as a real estate, tourism and luxury development in-house counsel, and associate Ana Cristina Mora, who assists with due diligence procedures on properties, procedures to obtain transaction permits and the creation of investment vehicles. | Costa Rica | Real estate | ||||
| 4 | Costa Rica > Tax | ECIJA | Tax | Firm Ranking | ECIJA | Costa Rica | Tax | ||||||
| 4 | Costa Rica > Tax | ECIJA | Editorial commentary | Mariela Hernández | The tax team at ECIJA channels the combined bench strength of offices in 17 countries spanning Central America, Europe and Asia (plus one in the metaverse) to provide national and international corporates across such sectors as hospitality, energy, agriculture and real estate with a comprehensive range of tax advisory services, from tax contingencies analysis and planning to representation before administrative tribunals and in judicial proceedings. The team is headed by experienced litigator and arbitrator Mariela Hernández, who assists clients with tax adjustments and the annulment of fines on administrative contracts. Associate Alonso López brings extensive public law experience. | Costa Rica | Tax | ||||||
| 2 | Dominican Republic > Banking and finance | ECIJA DVMS | Banking and finance | Firm Ranking | ECIJA DVMS | Dominican Republic | Banking and finance | ||||||
| 2 | Dominican Republic > Banking and finance | ECIJA DVMS | Editorial commentary | Polibio Valenzuela; Christian Molina | TC Latin American Partners, CCI Puesto de Bolsa, Grupo Ramos, Panac Hotels Dominicana, Ministerio de Vivienda y Edificaciones (Ministry of Housing and Construction), Fiduciaria Reservas, Asset Wealth Management, Asociación de Fiduciarias Dominicanas, ING Bank, Italbank International, Oikocredit Ecumenical Development Cooperative Society, Bancaribe International Bank, Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI/BCIE), Elliott Management Corporation, The OPEC Fund for International Development | Assisted the Ministry of Housing with all legal and strategic matters concerning the development and financing of over 7,500 low-income homes in the Dominican Republic, for a total government investment of approximately $400m. Assisted CCI Puesto de Bolsa with the structuring of a corporate bond issuance valued at $95 mn. Assisted Capital, Credito e Inversiones with negotiations with the fund manager in order to channel investments into a fund which is focused on acquiring Latin music rights. | ECIJA DVMS is particularly well placed to assist clients, including an impressive roster of large multinational banks, with project finance mandates, including advising on the use of trusts for the financing of construction and infrastructure projects and other matters. The team is also noted for its experience in capital markets transactions. Polibio Valenzuela and Christian Molina head up the team; the former is adept at advising lenders and borrowers on project finance, asset-based financings and securities offerings, while the latter specialises in trusts law. Elsewhere in the team, Gabriel Dejarden is a key contact for corporate finance. | Dominican Republic | Banking and finance | ||||
| Dominican Republic > Banking and finance > Leading partners | ECIJA DVMS | Polibio Valenzuela | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Polibio Valenzuela – ECIJA DVMS | Dominican Republic | Banking and finance | ||||||
| 3 | Dominican Republic > Corporate and M&A | ECIJA DVMS | Corporate and M&A | Firm Ranking | ECIJA DVMS | Dominican Republic | Corporate and M&A | ||||||
| 3 | Dominican Republic > Corporate and M&A | ECIJA | Editorial commentary | Polibio Valenzuela Scheker; Gabriel Dejarden | Ministry of Housing of the Dominican Republic, TC Latin American Partners, Grupo Ramos, CCI Puesto de Bolsa, Finisterre Capital, ING Bank, Fondo Opep para la Cooperación Internacional, Ministerio de Industria y Comercio, World Intellectual Property Organization, Naturegreenkapital (Grupo Griño), Pfizer Central America & Caribbean, St. Louis Cardinals, Houston Astros, Asociación de Fiduciarias Dominicanas - ASOFIDOM, Credicefi, New York Mets, Wurth Mexico, CPS, Atlanta Braves, DHL, Texas Rangers, Grupo Lácteo del Caribe (a subsidiary of Cooperativa de Productores de Leche Dos Pinos), Costa Farms | Advised Grupo Ramos on the drafting and negotiation of its shareholder agreement and the corporate restructuring of its holding company. Providing assistance to the OPEP Fund for International Development in connection with the approval and ratification by the Dominican Republic of a Treaty for the Encouragement and Protection of Investment. Assisted Grupo Griñó with the acquisition of Key West Corporation. | ECIJA leverages its global network of offices to handle cross-border M&A for clients ranging from domestic companies to multinationals. Among its clients are key players in the financial services, tourism, sports and consumer products sectors (including Major League Baseball teams). Polibio Valenzuela Scheker, whose areas of expertise include M&A in the banking, retail, utilities and hospitality sectors, and Gabriel Dejarden, who is adept at advising on corporate finance, M&A, corporate governance and reorganisations, lead the team. | Dominican Republic | Corporate and M&A | ||||
| 3 | Dominican Republic > Corporate and M&A | ECIJA DVMS | Editorial commentary | Polibio Valenzuela Scheker; Gabriel Dejarden | Ministry of Housing of the Dominican Republic, TC Latin American Partners, Grupo Ramos, CCI Puesto de Bolsa, Finisterre Capital, ING Bank, Fondo Opep para la Cooperación Internacional, Ministerio de Industria y Comercio, World Intellectual Property Organization, Naturegreenkapital (Grupo Griño), Pfizer Central America & Caribbean, St. Louis Cardinals, Houston Astros, Asociación de Fiduciarias Dominicanas - ASOFIDOM, Credicefi, New York Mets, Wurth Mexico, CPS, Atlanta Braves, DHL, Texas Rangers, Grupo Lácteo del Caribe (a subsidiary of Cooperativa de Productores de Leche Dos Pinos), Costa Farms | Advised Grupo Ramos on the drafting and negotiation of its shareholder agreement and the corporate restructuring of its holding company. Providing assistance to the OPEP Fund for International Development in connection with the approval and ratification by the Dominican Republic of a Treaty for the Encouragement and Protection of Investment. Assisted Grupo Griñó with the acquisition of Key West Corporation. | ECIJA leverages its global network of offices to handle cross-border M&A for clients ranging from domestic companies to multinationals. Among its clients are key players in the financial services, tourism, sports and consumer products sectors (including Major League Baseball teams). Polibio Valenzuela Scheker, whose areas of expertise include M&A in the banking, retail, utilities and hospitality sectors, and Gabriel Dejarden, who is adept at advising on corporate finance, M&A, corporate governance and reorganisations, lead the team. | Dominican Republic | Corporate and M&A | ||||
| 3 | Dominican Republic > Dispute resolution | ECIJA DVMS | Dispute resolution | Firm Ranking | ECIJA DVMS | Dominican Republic | Dispute resolution | ||||||
| 3 | Dominican Republic > Dispute resolution | ECIJA DVMS | Editorial commentary | Edward Salcedo | Mercantil Farmacéutica, St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, Eurofresh, DHL, Helidosa Aviation Group, Minnesota Twins, Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, Grupo Lácteo del Caribe Gruplac (Dos Pinos), New York Mets, Colorado Rockies, Wurth Dominicana, Rangers Baseball, Alvaro Skupin and Nancy Alvarez, T.E.V.A. & Asociados (Credicefi), Italbank, Sanofi | Defended Rangers Baseball against a breach of contract and damages claim filed by prospect Fraidel Liriano. Represented Mercantil Farmacéutica in a case regarding breach of the Dominican Republic's competition law. Represented Italbank in a case regarding foreclosure proceedings on real estate as a result of outstanding debt. | ECIJA DVMS leverages its position as ‘one of very few truly international firms in the Dominican Republic’ to represent a range of foreign clients in both litigation and arbitration. The team is particularly adept at handling disputes in the sports industry, counting various Major League Baseball teams among its clients; its recent caseload includes representing the Texas Rangers in a breach of contract and damages claim. In addition, the firm is active in litigation in the financial services industry, in particular in debt collection and foreclosure proceedings. Practice head Edward Salcedo has ‘an excellent reputation in the market, particularly in sports disputes’. | Dominican Republic | Dispute resolution | ||||
| Dominican Republic > Dispute resolution > Leading partners | ECIJA DVMS | Edward Salcedo | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Edward Salcedo – ECIJA DVMS | Dominican Republic | Dispute resolution | ||||||
| 2 | Dominican Republic > Labour and employment | ECIJA DVMS | Labour and employment | Firm Ranking | ECIJA DVMS | Dominican Republic | Labour and employment | ||||||
| 2 | Dominican Republic > Labour and employment | ECIJA DVMS | Editorial commentary | Edward Salcedo; Gabriel Dejarden | Houston Astros, Sewn Products, Credicefi, Minnesota Twins, Rangers Baseball, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, Colorado Rockies, Milwaukee Brewers, 3Designers, Atlanta Braves, Estación de Servicios HE Nuevo Milenio | Represented the Houston Astros before the Supreme Court in connection with two petitions for certiorari to reverse decisions from the Labour Court of Appeals concerning two significant claims against the club. Assisted Sewn Products, a free trade zone company subsidiary of Jostens, with all its labour matters. Advised Credicefi on telework regulations and internal investigations. | At ECIJA DVMS, the work of the labour and employment team ranges from pre-litigation advice and assistance with the design of labour manuals and policies to the hiring and dismissals of high-level executives, employee mobility issues and the labour aspects of M&A. The team is also able to draw on the firm's international network to advise multinational clients on labour issues in the Dominican Republic and other Latin American jurisdictions. At the helm are Edward Salcedo and Gabriel Dejarden; the former is the go-to practitioner for labour litigation, and the latter has a broad practice which includes advising on compliance with local labour laws. Senior associate Arístides Victoria is also noted. | Dominican Republic | Labour and employment | ||||
| 2 | Dominican Republic > Real estate and tourism | ECIJA DVMS | Real estate and tourism | Firm Ranking | ECIJA DVMS | Dominican Republic | Real estate and tourism | ||||||
| 2 | Dominican Republic > Real estate and tourism | ECIJA DVMS | Editorial commentary | Gabriel Dejarden; Polibio Valenzuela | Margarita Gonzalez and Maria Gonzalez, CCI Puesto de Bolsa, Fiduciaria Reservas, Milwaukee Brewers, Omena Capital, VAC Construcción y Diseño, Global Rannik, Capital Crédito e Inversiones CCI, Grupo Griño, Vesta Consultants | Served as counsel to the Ministry of Housing for all legal and strategic matters concerning the structuring, contracting, development and financing of over 7,500 low-income homes in the Dominican Republic. Assisting Grupo Ramos, which is the largest retail business in Dominican Republic, in the securitisation of real estate assets resulting in a registered public offering of $110m. Advising the owners of a 250,000 square meter plot of land in connection with the incorporation of their property into a real estate trust which would have the objective of developing a housing and commercial office space project. | In addition to advising on real estate transactions and leasing agreements for major clients in the sports industry, ECIJA DVMS has been particularly active in advising on the development of large-scale projects in the tourism industry. Gabriel Dejarden and Polibio Valenzuela head up the team, which is well versed in advising on matters in the key tourist locations of Punta Cana, Puerto Plata and Samaná. Elsewhere in the team, Christian Molina is a go-to practitioner when it comes to the development of hotels and other real estate. | Dominican Republic | Real estate and tourism | ||||
| Dominican Republic > Real estate and tourism > Leading partners | ECIJA DVMS | Gabriel Dejarden | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Gabriel Dejarden - ECIJA DVMS | Dominican Republic | Real estate and tourism | ||||||
| Dominican Republic > Real estate and tourism > Leading partners | ECIJA DVMS | Christian Molina | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Christian Molina - ECIJA DVMS | Dominican Republic | Real estate and tourism | ||||||
| 4 | Ecuador > Competition and antitrust | ECIJA GPA | Competition and antitrust | Firm Ranking | ECIJA GPA | Ecuador | Competition and antitrust | ||||||
| 4 | Ecuador > Competition and antitrust | ECIJA | Editorial commentary | Michael Veintimilla; Bayardo Poveda | Bernardo Maya | ECIJA GPA offers expert guidance to companies on various competition-related issues, including sales strategies and pricing policies. The firm also assists with the development of contingency plans for potential competition authority investigations and represents clients in cases involving alleged unfair competition practices. Michael Veintimilla is a key contact for European clients, particularly from Germany, and advises on competition and corporate matters. Bernardo Maya has in-depth knowledge of merger control and abuse of dominant power position issues. Bayardo Poveda works closely with clients in the issuance of recommendations before the national competition authority. | Ecuador | Competition and antitrust | |||||
| 4 | Ecuador > Competition and antitrust | ECIJA GPA | Editorial commentary | Michael Veintimilla; Bayardo Poveda | Bernardo Maya | ECIJA GPA offers expert guidance to companies on various competition-related issues, including sales strategies and pricing policies. The firm also assists with the development of contingency plans for potential competition authority investigations and represents clients in cases involving alleged unfair competition practices. Michael Veintimilla is a key contact for European clients, particularly from Germany, and advises on competition and corporate matters. Bernardo Maya has in-depth knowledge of merger control and abuse of dominant power position issues. Bayardo Poveda works closely with clients in the issuance of recommendations before the national competition authority. | Ecuador | Competition and antitrust | |||||
| 2 | Ecuador > Corporate and M&A | ECIJA GPA | Corporate and M&A | Firm Ranking | ECIJA GPA | Ecuador | Corporate and M&A | ||||||
| 2 | Ecuador > Corporate and M&A | ECIJA GPA | Editorial commentary | Michael Veintimilla; Karen Álava; Santiago Vega; Édgar Mendez | The Vazquez Group, FERREMUNDO, ROXCEL Holding, Balcama, DKT Deutsche Kennzelchen Technik, Pampa Energia, Compañia Servipaxa y Constitución de la Sociedad Urb. Montcarm, Wtz, The Larriva business group, Komatsu Finance, Alcarzarhold | Advised the Vazquez Group throughout the negotiation process involving 50% of the shareholders of the company, overseeing a series of transactions aimed at dividing the business group into two separate segments. Advised DKT Deutsche Kennzeichen Technik GmbH on establishing its corporate presence in Ecuador. Executed the spin-off of SERVIPAXA S.A., which held a high-net-worth and a complex financial structure, to establish the company U.R.B. MONTCARM S.A.S. | ECIJA GPA acts for local and multinational clients from several industry sectors in M&A, corporate restructurings, as well as commercial and corporate law mandates. Noted for his ‘efficient and highly personalised service’, Michael Veintimilla co-leads the practice from the Quito office and is noted for his corporate restructuring expertise. Commercial law expert Santiago Vega, who is based in Cuenca, advises national and international companies navigating challenging business environments. Sitting in the Guayaquil office, Édgar Méndez handles significant corporate transactions, while Karen Álava assists large companies in Ecuador with corporate restructurings and commercial law matters. Gustavo Arrobo is another name to note in the corporate team in Quito. | Ecuador | Corporate and M&A | ||||
| Ecuador > Corporate and M&A > Leading associates | ECIJA GPA | Karen Álava | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Karen Álava – ECIJA GPA | Ecuador | Corporate and M&A | ||||||
| Ecuador > Corporate and M&A > Leading partners | ECIJA GPA | Michael Veintemilla | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Michael Veintemilla – ECIJA GPA | Ecuador | Corporate and M&A | ||||||
| 2 | Ecuador > Dispute resolution | ECIJA GPA | Dispute resolution | Firm Ranking | ECIJA GPA | Ecuador | Dispute resolution | ||||||
| 2 | Ecuador > Dispute resolution | ECIJA GPA | Editorial commentary | Blanca Gómez de la Torre; Juan Carlos Montenegro; Byron Sotomayor; Xavier Molina; Sebastian López; Jaime Dousdebes; Ingrid Rodríguez; Sebastián Valle | Banco del Pacífico, Banco Pichincha, DirecTV, Ecuatoriana De Motores Cia. Motorec, Segurillanta, Asiservy, Ecuador-Ersindustries, Arcotel, Zhondeleg, EMOV, Compañía Agropecuaria Ledesma Averos Ledav | Advised Tecnovia Madeira - Sociedade de Empreitadas on the negotiation and resolution of three contractual conflicts for the construction of the main highways in the province of Los Rios. Defended Directv Ecuador in an unconstitutionality action against the local Government of Eloy Alfaro, leading to the removal of a municipal tax ordinance and reimbursement of taxes collected from 2020 to 2023. Advised EMOV EP on a lawsuit initiated by the Azuay drivers' union, obtaining a favourable resolution and avoiding the company having to repay $9m. | Noted for its ‘high degree of experience’, the arbitration department at ECIJA GPA is active in domestic and international arbitration proceedings under ICSID, UNCITRAL, ICC and AAA/CIAC rules. Commercial and investment arbitration, as well as collection claims and judicial recovery are key strengths of the team, which predominantly acts for clients operating in the energy, construction, telecoms, and oil-and-gas sectors. In Quito, Juan Carlos Montenegro focuses on civil litigation, while Blanca Gomez De La Torre oversees the arbitration department. Gonzalo González, who specialises in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, Jaime Dousdebes, who handles constitutional and public procurement matters, and Christel Gaibor are other names to note in the same office. Byron Sotomayor heads the dispute resolution team in Guayaquil, while Xavier Molina and Sebastián López are key contacts in Cuenca, and Ingrid Rodríguez oversees the civil litigation department in Manta. | Ecuador | Dispute resolution | ||||
| Ecuador > Dispute resolution > Leading associates | ECIJA GPA | Christel Gaibor | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Christel Gaibor – ECIJA GPA | Ecuador | Dispute resolution | ||||||
| Ecuador > Dispute resolution > Leading partners | ECIJA GPA | Blanca Gomez De La Torre | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Blanca Gomez De La Torre - ECIJA GPA | Ecuador | Dispute resolution | ||||||
| 1 | Ecuador > Energy and natural resources | ECIJA GPA | Energy and natural resources | Firm Ranking | ECIJA GPA | Ecuador | Energy and natural resources | ||||||
| 1 | Ecuador > Energy and natural resources | ECIJA GPA | Editorial commentary | Gonzalo González; Bayardo Poveda Gustavo Arrobo; Alvaro Ordoñez | Karpowership, Pacifpetrol/petrobell, Celeo-elecnor, Condor Oil Services Consepetro, Enap Sipetrol, Petrobell / Grant Mining (Synergy Group) Petrogras Group Petrorsynergy | Advised KARPOWERSHIP on preparing for the qualification process for the concession of a 400MW natural gas plant initiated by the Ministry of Energy and Mines. Advised Pacifpetrol /Petrobell on the challenging classification of companies that submitted economic bids for the TAMYA field. | Noted for its participation in the ‘main hydrocarbon projects of the last 10 years, which have had a significant impact on the development of the industry in Ecuador‘, ECIJA GPA fields a diverse team of specialised lawyers with expertise in oil and gas, mining and renewable energy matters. The group acts for domestic and international clients, most notably from China, in contractual matters, investments, projects and contentious issues. A key contact for oil and gas and mining heavyweights, Gonzalo González advises on the acquisition of assets throughout South America and on the execution of contracts. Another name to note for oil and gas clients, Bayardo Poveda is active in cross-border M&A, financing deals and public contracting. Other key individuals in the team include Álvaro Ordoñez, who oversees the mining practice, and Gustavo Arrobo, who focuses on hydrocarbons matters. | Ecuador | Energy and natural resources | ||||
| Ecuador > Energy and natural resources > Leading associates | ECIJA GPA | Gustavo Arrobo | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Gustavo Arrobo – ECIJA GPA | Ecuador | Energy and natural resources | ||||||
| Ecuador > Energy and natural resources > Leading partners | ECIJA GPA | Gonzalo González | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Gonzalo González – ECIJA GPA | Ecuador | Energy and natural resources | ||||||
| Ecuador > Energy and natural resources > Leading partners | ECIJA GPA | Bayardo Poveda | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Bayardo Poveda – ECIJA GPA | Ecuador | Energy and natural resources | ||||||
| 4 | Ecuador > Intellectual property | ECIJA | Intellectual property | Firm Ranking | ECIJA | Ecuador | Intellectual property | ||||||
| 4 | Ecuador > Intellectual property | ECIJA | Editorial commentary | Gonzalo Muñoz; Michael Veintimilla; Juan Fernando Valdivieso; Ingrid Rodriguez | Dermahealth, SIKA, Grupo Empresarial Bagó, Hormipisos, Health-Lab (Farmacias suiza), EMPREMAX, HACIENDA SUIZA, Laboratorios Bagó | Advised Hormipisos on a series of actions (registrations and oppositions) aimed at protecting its trade marks. Advised DUKARE on responses to oppositions, and renewals for its trade mark portfolio. Advised Grupo Empresarial Bagó on filing numerous oppositions to trade mark registrations. | The IP practice at ECIJA is a popular destination for local and international clients, most notably pharma companies, seeking advice on the registration, renewal, transfer and cancellation of trade marks. The group is also proficient in unfair competition and copyright protection matters. Gonzalo Muñoz, who specialises in administrative processes involving IP rights, jointly oversees the department with Michael Veintimilla, a key point of contact for clients from the cement, agrochemical and oil industries, Juan Fernando Valdivieso, who assists with the defence and registration of trade marks, and Ingrid Rodríguez. | Ecuador | Intellectual property | ||||
| 4 | Ecuador > Labour and employment | ECIJA GPA | Labour and employment | Firm Ranking | ECIJA GPA | Ecuador | Labour and employment | ||||||
| 4 | Ecuador > Labour and employment | ECIJA GPA | Editorial commentary | Byron Sotomayor, Francisco Dávalos; Juan Carlos Montenegro; Juan José Palacios | Pampa Bloque 18, Corporación Para Los Recursos Naturales Corena, Maquinarias Y Vehiculos, Coheco, Jibaja Ribadeneira Wilson Ernesto, Mauricio David Del Hierro Lugo, Bananevito, Reencauchadora Del Pacífico, Internacional De Construcciones, Biotecdor, Banasoft, Saroa, Moret, Sigmaplast Group, Decentralized Autonomous Government of the Riobamba canton | Advised Pampa Energía on the process of dismissing a group of its workers due to the company's closure in Ecuador. Represented Bonanevito S.A. in a labour lawsuit filed by a former worker against the company, seeking compensation for untimely dismissal. Represented Corena after a worker filed a labor lawsuit against the company, seeking compensation for an alleged workplace accident. | Drawing on its international network, ECIJA GPA is called upon by multinational and local clients from the hydrocarbon, hotels, pharma and automotive industries, among others, to advise on day-to-day labour matters and employment disputes. The group is under the joint leadership of Byron Sotomayor, who advises on labour claims, Francisco Dávalos, another name to note for collective and individual labour disputes, Juan Carlos Montenegro, and Juan José Palacios, whose areas of expertise include wrongful dismissals and collective agreements. | Ecuador | Labour and employment | ||||
| 4 | Ecuador > Real estate | ECIJA | Real estate | Firm Ranking | ECIJA | Ecuador | Real estate | ||||||
| 4 | Ecuador > Real estate | ECIJA | Editorial commentary | Ingrid Rodríguez; Édgar Méndez; Genesis Bermeo; Byron Sotomayor | Mkm importaciones, COMPANY SERVIPAXA, Cestia, Artenschutzstiftung Zoo Karlsruhe a, FANBERCELL, ASOCIACIÓN DE CORREDORES DE BIENES RAÍCES DEL GUAYAS ACBIR GUAYAS, Carlos Lasso Mendoza, C.H. Ocean, Muelle company of Mueller, Adam Corbin, Peter Tadros, Lori Ann Baker, Carlos Lasso Mendoza, MARIANA DEL ROCIO SARMIENTO ORELLANA | Provided ongoing advisory to Cestia S.A and regulatory compliance monitoring for a significant real estate project involving the consolidation of properties for a major shopping mall, along with legal restructuring and trust liquidation. Advised Fanbercell S.A on the acquisition of the shares of a company that held ownership of a valuable real estate asset intended for the development of an urban project. Advised over 32 private clients in the city of Manta on real estate transactions, including property acquisitions and sales, as well as foreign investments. | ECIJA advises local and international clients on the acquisition of real estate properties and the management of residential and urban projects. Ingrid Rodríguez in Manta is a key adviser to domestic and foreign investors with significant stakes in real estate projects. She oversees the group with Guayaquil-based Édgar Méndez, whose areas of expertise include asset deals, property development and regulatory issues, and Byron Sotomayor, a name to note for real estate transactions. Fellow co-head Genesis Bermeo leads the real estate offering in the Quito office. | Ecuador | Real estate | ||||
| 2 | Ecuador > Tax | ECIJA GPA | Tax | Firm Ranking | ECIJA GPA | Ecuador | Tax | ||||||
| Ecuador > Tax > Leading partners | ECIJA GPA | Paola Robalino | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Paola Robalino – ECIJA GPA | Ecuador | Tax | ||||||
| 3 | Guatemala > Dispute resolution | ECIJA Integrum | Dispute resolution | Firm Ranking | ECIJA Integrum | Guatemala | Dispute resolution | ||||||
| Guatemala > Dispute resolution > Next Generation Partners | ECIJA Integrum | Edson López | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Edson López – ECIJA Integrum | Guatemala | Dispute resolution | ||||||
| Guatemala > Energy and natural resources/projects > Firms to watch | ECIJA INTEGRUM | Marcos Palma | Firms to watch | Firm Ranking | The energy team at ECIJA INTEGRUM takes advantage of practice head Marcos Palma 's strong skill set in the oil and gas industry, where he is experienced in advising major international companies. | Guatemala | Energy and natural resources/projects | ||||||
| 4 | Honduras > Corporate and M&A | ECIJA | Corporate and M&A | Firm Ranking | ECIJA | Honduras | Corporate and M&A | ||||||
| 4 | Honduras > Corporate and M&A | ECIJA | Editorial commentary | Roberto Williams; Rosalinda Cruz Sequeira; Jorge Arturo Reina; Daniel Williams | DHL (Honduras), Cure International, Sinohydro Corporation, Comercializadora Mar Azul (Aliss), Taskus, Inmarsat Global, Credigo, GFA Consulting Group, Smartmatic International Holding, CMA CGM | Advising DHL on the renewal of operating permits for vehicles used for the internal transportation of packages and on the administrative process to close its temporary customs deposit in San Pedro Sula. Advising Sinohydro Corporation, the contractor of the Patuca III hydropower project, on the conclusion of its contract with the National Electric Energy Company (ENEE). Advising Smartmatic on the bidding process for the renewal of the licences for the biometric system provided by the client and used by the National Electoral Council to prevent voter fraud. | ECIJA's sizeable footprint in Spain, Portugal and Latin America, as well as its strategic alliance with Taylor Wessing LLP, mean it is well positioned to advise international companies operating in the Honduran market. The team is particularly active in assisting with the incorporation and structuring of new Honduran entities, including obtaining the necessary permits and government approvals to operate in the jurisdiction and handling related tax and consumer protection issues. Rosalinda Cruz Sequeira, an expert in the banking and insurance sectors, Honduras managing partner Roberto Williams, Jorge Arturo Reina and business manager Daniel Williams form the leadership team. Clients also benefit from the firm’s ECIJA Tech offering, which assists with the digitalisation of in-house legal departments. | Honduras | Corporate and M&A | ||||
| Honduras > Corporate and M&A > Leading partners | ECIJA | Rosalinda Cruz Sequeira | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Rosalinda Cruz Sequeira – ECIJA | Honduras | Corporate and M&A | ||||||
| 2 | Honduras > Dispute resolution | ECIJA | Dispute resolution | Firm Ranking | ECIJA | Honduras | Dispute resolution | ||||||
| 2 | Honduras > Dispute resolution | ECIJA | Editorial commentary | Roberto Williams; Jorge Arturo Reina | Apple, Smartmatic International Holding, Hussmann Honduras, Pinturas Sur Honduras, DHL Honduras, Distribuidora Universal, Seguros Crefisa | Representing Apple in a lawsuit seeking the annulment of a decision by the Honduran trade mark office to deny the registration of one of the client's trade marks due to the likelihood of confusion. Acting for Smartmatic, through its local SPV in Honduras, in a dispute with the Honduran Institute of Land Transportation (IHTT) over compliance with a contract for the operation of the integrated public passenger transportation service in the capital. Acting for Hussmann Honduras in a dispute with Construfrio over a debt of $800k owed to the client for products delivered. | ECIJA houses a diverse arbitration and litigation practice, leveraging the global firm’s sizeable footprint in Spain, Portugal and Latin America to act for an array of major multinationals. The team is particularly noted for its robust skill sets in IP litigation, where it benefits from the senior expertise of Leonardo Casco Fortín (who is also a partner at Bufete Casco), and in disputes relating to distribution contracts. Roberto Williams, whose broad practice spans IP and insurance litigation, as well as arbitration relating to public contracts, leads the team with Jorge Arturo Reina, who is particularly skilled in projects-related disputes. Former Supreme Court magistrate Rosalinda Cruz Sequeira also lends her vast experience to the practice. | Honduras | Dispute resolution | ||||
| Honduras > Dispute resolution > Leading partners | ECIJA | Rosalinda Cruz Sequeira | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Rosalinda Cruz Sequeira – ECIJA | Honduras | Dispute resolution | ||||||
| Honduras > Dispute resolution > Leading partners | ECIJA | Roberto Williams | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Roberto Williams – ECIJA | Honduras | Dispute resolution | ||||||
| Honduras > Dispute resolution > Next Generation Partners | ECIJA | Jorge Arturo Reina | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Jorge Arturo Reina – ECIJA | Honduras | Dispute resolution | ||||||
| 2 | Honduras > Intellectual property | ECIJA | Intellectual property | Firm Ranking | ECIJA | Honduras | Intellectual property | ||||||
| 2 | Honduras > Intellectual property | ECIJA | Editorial commentary | Roberto Williams | DHL Honduras, Distribuidora Universal | Acting for DHL Honduras in civil, criminal and administrative actions seeking to prevent the use of the DHL logo by logistics services company Traduccciones Ana Banegas. Defending Distribuidora Universal in an opposition action brought by Distribuciones Universales (Diunsa) against the registration of the trademark DISTRIBUIDORA UNIVERSAL. | Among the chief attributes of ECIJA's IP team is its strength in litigation, with a broad practice spanning trade mark infringement and unfair competition actions, in addition to criminal proceedings against the manufacturers of counterfeit products. As part of a global firm with a sizeable footprint across Spain, Portugal and Latin America, the team is well positioned to assist regional and international companies on the protection of their IP rights in Honduras, including working alongside the firm’s Madrid office. Experienced litigator Roberto Williams leads the team, which also leans on the support of Jorge Arturo Reina, renowned IP practitioner Leonardo Casco Fortín (who is also a partner at Bufete Casco) and associate Gabriela Williams. | Honduras | Intellectual property | ||||
| Honduras > Intellectual property > Leading partners | ECIJA | Roberto Williams | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Roberto Williams – ECIJA | Honduras | Intellectual property | ||||||
| Honduras > Tax > Firms to watch | ECIJA | Eduardo Reyes | Firms to watch | Firm Ranking | ECIJA‘s tax practice in Honduras launched in May 2023 under the leadership of Eduardo Reyes, who brings his extensive in-house experience to bear when advising on corporate tax planning and disputes. | Honduras | Tax | ||||||
| Mexico > Compliance and data privacy > Firms to watch | ECIJA | Joaquín Rodríguez | Firms to watch | Firm Ranking | ECIJA's compliance group is frequently called upon by fintechs and retail companies alike, seeking support with data privacy, anti-corruption and AML compliance mandates. Practice co-head Joaquín Rodríguez focuses on advising e-commerce companies on data privacy matters. He shares leadership with Berenice Sagaón, who was promoted to the partnership in December 2022 and specialises in compliance and consumer protection matters. | Mexico | Compliance and data privacy | ||||||
| Mexico > Compliance and data privacy > Firms to watch | ECIJA | Berenice Sagaón | Firms to watch | Firm Ranking | ECIJA's compliance group is frequently called upon by fintechs and retail companies alike, seeking support with data privacy, anti-corruption and AML compliance mandates. Practice co-head Joaquín Rodríguez focuses on advising e-commerce companies on data privacy matters. He shares leadership with Berenice Sagaón, who was promoted to the partnership in December 2022 and specialises in compliance and consumer protection matters. | Mexico | Compliance and data privacy | ||||||
| Mexico > Environment > Firms to watch | ECIJA | Carlos Del Razo | Firms to watch | Firm Ranking | The February-2023 hire of Carlos Del Razo (‘an exceptional lawyer’, with ‘great experience in the sector’ and whose ‘insight and advice is very practical’) from specialist boutique Carvajal Machado Abogados, and who arrives as practice head at ECIJA’s Mexico office, signals the firm as one-to-watch in the environmental law sector; the four-strong team has been active in due diligence matters and representations before relevant authorities (such as SEMARNAT and CONAGUA), with notable mandates including assisting a mining operation in Chihuahua with the amendments of its existing environmental impact authorisations. | Mexico | Environment | ||||||
| Mexico > Environment > Next Generation Partners | ECIJA | Carlos Del Razo | Next Generation Partners | Individual Ranking | Carlos Del Razo – ECIJA | Mexico | Environment | ||||||
| 5 | Mexico > Intellectual property | ECIJA | Intellectual property | Firm Ranking | ECIJA | Mexico | Intellectual property | ||||||
| 5 | Mexico > Intellectual property | ECIJA | Editorial commentary | Miguel Ángel Margáin | Atlético San Luis Football Club, Spotify, PIM Brands, Hugo Boss, Klimber LatAm, ETpay, Ansys, Vívaro Telecom, Victorinox, Grupo Afirme, Coppel Group, Ojo de Dios Mezcal, Platzi, Dicastal, Apolopag, Atletico de Madrid Football Club, Grupo Live, Ultramar, Rototec, Valval, Consejo Mexicano de Negocios, Arena Social Platform, Vinoxtli Wine, MediaPro Group, Trafimar Group, Wetherill Associates (WAI), Expereo, Grupo Foster, Mujer Financiera, Grupo Forcca, Tarsus, Master English, Hawkers Group, WAI (Wetherill Associates), Lumo Education OY (Sisu Schools), Kunst Chokolade, Karate Combat, Operadora Cibergestión, Learneo, Distribuidora y Comercializadora Virgo, The Blue Bull Inversiones, LARM de México, Taylor Wessing, Oxxo, Heineken Mexico, ProHygiene, Estafeta Mexicana | Assisting Consejo Mexicano de Negocios with the trade mark registration process, including a thorough review of the notification of grant, for two trade marks. Advising blockchain project MediaRex on the trade mark registration of "CHILIZ". Advised Hugo BossxNFL on an advertising campaign. | ECIJA bolstered its offering in Mexico in June 2023 with the addition of Miguel Ángel Margáin who arrived from Pérez Correa González to take over leadership of the practice. He adds further experience to a team that was already well established in the market segments comprising the TMT sector and regularly works at the conjunction of digital law and IP advice. Margáin's trade mark practice is also a significant boon to the firm’s clients. Senior associate Georgina García focuses on the protection of IP rights at all stages, from initial registration, to statements of use, drafting of license agreements, transfers, renewals and oppositions. | Mexico | Intellectual property | ||||
| Mexico > Intellectual property > Leading associates | ECIJA | Georgina García | Leading associates | Individual Ranking | Georgina García - ECIJA | Mexico | Intellectual property | ||||||
| Mexico > Labour and employment > Firms to watch | ECIJA | Tania Ávila | Firms to watch | Firm Ranking | ECIJA reinvigorated its labour and employment practice with the November 2023 hire of Tania Ávila from an in-house position; she brings expertise in corporate restructuring and social security litigation to a department with a cross-region presence and particularly notable client base in the TMT sector. | Mexico | Labour and employment | ||||||
| 5 | Mexico > TMT | ECIJA | TMT | Firm Ranking | ECIJA | Mexico | TMT | ||||||
| 5 | Mexico > TMT | ECIJA | Editorial commentary | Ricardo Chacón; Joaquín Rodríguez; Berenice Sagaón; Kaynicté Pérez; Mike Margáin | Krispy Kreme, Hugo Boss, Church & Dwight, Spotify, Ansys, Acciona, Atletico de Madrid Soccer Club, Taylor Wessing, Karate Combat, Atlético San Luis Soccer Club, Socios Services, MediaRex, San Francisco Giants Baseball, Breville, PIM Brands, Vivaro Telecom, Bimbo Net (Grupo Bimbo), Apolopag, Rothys, Tendam, Loyalty Juggernaut, Mercury TFS, Learneo, S&T Sports Group, PDI Technologies, Access Now, Victorinox, Operadora Cibergestión, MediaMath, Garage Films, Betterware, Akoni, Jostens, Trafimar Group, Deel, Expereo, Transfermate, Aevitas, Are.na Social Platform, Nexnet, Bitron, Hawkers, Sistema de Transferencias y Pagos (STP), ETPAY, Biomimeticamex, Oculus Technologies, ALPS, Servitron, Klimber LatAm, MIYMSA, Megafy, FAHM Technology Partners, Virtuozzo, Unview, Magnos Production Company, Joyo Technology, Lynx, Abacom Telecom, Comdata Group, Servitron (Servicios Troncalizados Telecom), Validated ID, GEA Westfalia, Larm | Advised Club Atletico San Luis on agreements entered into with ESPN TV & Univision, regarding the broadcasting rights for its matches both in Mexico and in the US. Advised Hugo Boss on crafting a digital full-commerce services-agreement for online channels in territories including Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Advising the literary agency Aevitas on reviewing and structuring a Device as a Service (DaaS) model contract. | ECIJA receives acclaim from clients for its 'deep knowledge of the digital economy and new technologies' and continues to field a diverse practice in relation to companies with strong digital tech elements to their operations. Clients from across the media, sports and e-sports, IT, and telecoms sectors look to the practice group for diverse work, ranging from IP, data protection and outsourcing, to broader matters of corporate governance, commercial agreements and compliance. Managing partner Ricardo Chacón has broad corporate and commercial strength, and oversees the TMT and sports law groups. Joaquín Rodríguez focuses on data protection privacy and e-commerce, while IP expert Mike Margáin is a further key contact for TMT clients. Berenice Sagaón is a compliance specialist; and Kaynicté Pérez is a tech-focused advisor whose practice reaches across corporate, TMT and real estate. | Mexico | TMT | ||||
| 4 | Panama > Corporate and M&A | ECIJA | Corporate and M&A | Firm Ranking | ECIJA | Panama | Corporate and M&A | ||||||
| 4 | Panama > Corporate and M&A | ECIJA | Editorial commentary | Daniel Shamah | ZTE, Grifine, Plaza Ruiz, DHL Panama, XFR | Advised ZTE on the reorganisation of its corporate structure in Latin America to access the tax benefits available under its multinational licence. Advised Grifine on the merger of three local companies with a holding company in Panama, which owns the shares of the operative company in Ecuador. Advised Plaza Ruiz on the sale of shares in the corporation. | Combining ‘deep knowledge of the Panamanian market' with access to the firm’s global platform, ECIJA is well equipped to advise local and multinational clients – including household names from the pharmaceutical, media and logistics sectors – on corporate matters relating to their operations in Panama. Daniel Shamah, who heads the ‘outstanding' team, is a key adviser on company incorporations, M&A, compliance and corporate governance, while Armando Córdoba brings significant experience in the tech industry. The firm also offers various technology resources, including ECIJA Tech, the consulting arm of the firm focused on assisting clients with the digitalisation of their legal departments. | Panama | Corporate and M&A | ||||
| 2 | Panama > Labour | ECIJA | Labour | Firm Ranking | ECIJA | Panama | Labour | ||||||
| Panama > Labour > Leading partners | ECIJA | Antonio Alberto Vargas | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Antonio Alberto Vargas – ECIJA | Panama | Labour | ||||||
| 2 | Puerto Rico > Corporate, commercial and banking | ECIJA SBGB | Editorial commentary | Jorge Fernández-Reboredo; Fernando Berio | NFEnergía (New Fortress Energy), Luis A. Ayala Colón & Sucres, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, Abarca Health, Aon Risk Solutions of Puerto Rico, Anthony Veder Group (Netherlands), GeneraPR, Caribe Pharmacy Holdings, IOR Partners, Aspen Surgical Puerto Rico, IQTek Solutions Puerto Rico, CRL Capitol Bridge, Energeólica de Puerto Rico, Money Group, Balearia Puerto Rico, Amerijet International, Maximo Solar Products | Acting as Puerto Rico counsel for New Fortress Energy for its corporate subsidiaries as guarantors of its $856m aggregate principal amount of a senior secured term loan credit facility due 2028. Assisted Genera PR, a subsidiary of New Fortress Energy, in securing a 10-year operation and maintenance agreement with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority via a competitive process managed by the Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority. Providing comprehensive legal assistance to Balearia Puerto Rico on a project to develop a passenger and cargo terminal in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, for a daily route to San Pedro de Macorís in the Dominican Republic, involving a $100m investment in a new vessel and over $25m in terminal infrastructure. | The team at ECIJA SBGB harnesses the bench strength of its global network to assist commercial banks, government entities and non-profits, investors and multinational corporates across such sectors as IT, energy, shipping, retail and financial services with day-to-day corporate operations and high-value, multi-jurisdictional transactions. The practice’s comprehensive service covers matters ranging from M&A, joint ventures, corporate finance and estate planning to corporate governance and tax exemptions, as well as regulatory compliance. The practice is headed by office managing partner Fernando Berio, who brings expertise to real estate pre-development activities, tax credit equity procurement and deal negotiations, and experienced corporate counsellor Jorge Fernández-Reboredo, who manages compliance monitoring and real estate M&A at the retail and distribution levels. Milimar Landrón-Acevedo, who was promoted to partner in September 2023, specialises in employee benefits and compensation matters. | Puerto Rico | Corporate, commercial and banking | ||||
| 2 | Puerto Rico > Corporate, commercial and banking > Corporate, Commercial and Banking | ECIJA SBGB | Corporate, Commercial and Banking | Firm Ranking | ECIJA SBGB | Puerto Rico | Corporate, commercial and banking | ||||||
| Puerto Rico > Corporate, commercial and banking > Leading partners | ECIJA SBGB | Fernando Berio | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Fernando Berio – ECIJA SBGB | Puerto Rico | Corporate, commercial and banking | ||||||
| 4 | Puerto Rico > Dispute resolution and bankruptcy | ECIJA SBGB | Dispute resolution and bankruptcy | Firm Ranking | ECIJA SBGB | Puerto Rico | Dispute resolution and bankruptcy | ||||||
| 4 | Puerto Rico > Dispute resolution and bankruptcy | ECIJA SBGB | Editorial commentary | Puerto Rico | Dispute resolution and bankruptcy | ||||||||
| 2 | Puerto Rico > Labour and employment | ECIJA SBGB | Labour and employment | Firm Ranking | ECIJA SBGB | Puerto Rico | Labour and employment | ||||||
| 2 | Puerto Rico > Labour and employment | ECIJA SBGB | Editorial commentary | Antonio García Ramírez; Jaime Sanabria Montañez; Enrique Del Cueto | Coca-Cola (Caribbean Refrescos), Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack of Puerto Rico, Abarca Health/Abarca Technologies, Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust, Kelly Services, Aireko Construction, Amerijet International, Aspen Surgical Boys and Girls Club of Puerto Rico, Vieques Air Link Mapei, Toperbee (Pearl Vision), King Uniforms and Industrial Laundry, Xpert’s, OneTrust International, China District PR, Triple-S Management Corporation, Farmacias Rey (Pharmacare), Westcare Foundation, Generali U.S. Branch, Oracle | Defended Pep Boys - Manny Moe & Jack of PR in various lawsuits related to unjust termination and retaliation for reporting workplace harassment, seeking over $200k in damages. Defended Boys & Girls Club of Puerto Rico in a case involving allegations of unjust dismissal, retaliation and gender discrimination. Represented Kelly Services in a legal dispute over breach of contract and discrimination on account of disability. | The experienced team at ECIJA SBGB brings expertise to advising local start-ups, insurers, NGOs and multinational corporates, including Coca-Cola and Oracle, across the food and beverages, construction, automotive, medical devices, IT, manufacturing, professional services, tech and energy sectors, on a diverse spectrum of labour and employment matters, including regulatory compliance, collective bargaining negotiations, and arbitration and high-stakes litigation involving claims of wrongful termination, discrimination and retaliation. In addition, the team assists with employee leave, disability accommodation requests and wage-and-hour issues. The practice is headed by office founding members Antonio García Ramírez, who assists clients with dismissals and reductions in force, employee disciplinary matters and internal investigations, and Jaime Sanabria Montañez, who, in addition to labour law, specialises in privacy and data protection matters, as well as Enrique del Cueto, who brings expertise to single-plaintiff and multi-plaintiff litigation, at all stages. Other key figures include Anfranz Vázquez Bragan, who, alongside managing labour disputes, focuses on employment issues in the sports and entertainment areas, and Pedro Cruz-Pérez, who draws on substantial experience of handling disputes in judicial and arbitration forums. | Puerto Rico | Labour and employment | ||||
| Puerto Rico > Labour and employment > Leading partners | ECIJA SBGB | Jaime Sanabria Montañez | Leading partners | Individual Ranking | Jaime Sanabria Montañez – ECIJA SBGB | Puerto Rico | Labour and employment | ||||||
| 3 | Puerto Rico > Real estate, hospitality and leisure | ECIJA SBGB | Real estate, hospitality and leisure | Firm Ranking | ECIJA SBGB | Puerto Rico | Real estate, hospitality and leisure | ||||||
| 3 | Puerto Rico > Real estate, hospitality and leisure | ECIJA SBGB | Editorial commentary | Fernando Berio; Jorge Fernández-Reboredo | The Michaels Organization, PRISA, Hispanic Housing Development Corporation, Acruva Capital Partners Bahia Apartments, CIC Construction Group | Assisted The Michaels Organization with the procurement of $270m in funding for the redevelopment of the 'Los Álamos' mixed-income public housing project in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. Served as local counsel for PRISA in the procurement of $165m in funds for the development of a 350-unit low-to-moderate-income housing project known as 'Hacienda San Miguel' in the municipality of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico. Assisted the Hispanic Housing Development Corporation in securing $25m in LIHTC and HOME Investment Partnership Programme Funds for the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 100-unit project in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. | The team at ECIJA SBGB harnesses the bench strength of its global network to assist domestic financial institutions, national and multinational developers, construction companies and corporates in sectors including energy and digital media with matters ranging from mixed financing structures, public housing project funding procurement, due diligence and lease agreements to notarial services and tax matters. The practice is jointly led by managing partner Fernando Berio, who brings expertise to the utilisation of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) under section 42 of the US Internal Revenue Code in the affordable housing sector, and Jorge Fernández-Reboredo, who specialises in energy sector matters and real estate regulatory compliance. | Puerto Rico | Real estate, hospitality and leisure | ||||
| Uruguay > Tax > Firms to watch | Ecija Uruguay | Juan Ignacio Fraschini | Firms to watch | Firm Ranking | Ecija Uruguay opened its offices in April 2023 and draws on its global network to advise on the tax aspects of M&A and corporate transactions. Juan Ignacio Fraschini leads the team, bringing expertise in international tax matters. | Uruguay | Tax |