Nicolas Maldonado co-leads our team in Guayaquil and is a member of the Tax Unit.
Nicolás Maldonado-Zambrano
Director
Agribusiness, Tax, Transport, Public Procurement, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare, Family Office
Nicolas Maldonado co-leads our team in Guayaquil and is a member of the Tax Unit.
Experience
Nicolás specializes in advising clients on tax and family estate protection. He offers tax planning advice to legal and natural persons, assisting clients with their investments to provide comprehensive tax guidance. He helps design and execute efficient tax structures, corporate reorganizations, family protocols and succession planning.
He counsels clients on administrative proceedings and claims involving the tax authorities, and carries out tax litigation proceedings at the tax courts.
Recognitions
Senior associate Nicolás Maldonado Zambrano is “a pragmatic, strategic and proactive lawyer who perfectly understands complex matters and offers practical and tailor-made solutions,” according to one impressed client.
Chambers Latin America 2021 (Real Estate)
Associate-to-watch Nicolas Maldonado Zambrano enters the rankings this year after eliciting strong praise from clients. A client reports: “He is an outstanding lawyer; he is very hands-on during the most complex parts of the transactions.”
Chambers Latin America 2020 (Real Estate)
“Recommended Lawyer”
The Legal 500, 2019 (Tax)
“Rising Star”
The Legal 500, 2019 (Real Estate)
“Recommended Lawyer”
The Legal 500, 2018 (Tax)
Professional Background
- Pérez Bustamante & Ponce (2011-present).
- Varea & de los Reyes Law Firm – Lexmedicus, Quito, Ecuador (2008).
Education
- Universidad de las Américas, Quito, Ecuador (Lawyer, 2011)
- Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico (Diploma in Family Companies Management, 2013)
Languages
Spanish, English
Admissions
Ecuador
Memberships
- Ecuador Bar Association
- International Bar Association
Perspectivas PBP – Nicolás Maldonado Zambrano