Dispute Resolution

“Pérez Bustamante & Ponce is a firm of the highest calibre. I can always count on them to deploy the most knowledgeable practitioners on multiple areas of Ecuadorian law. In addition to the expertise, the advice is practical, client-friendly, and strategic.”

"They are excellent strategists, creative thinkers, and practical problem-solvers who understand their clients’ businesses. My go-to firm for significant, actual or potential litigation in Ecuador."

"The group is incredibly responsive to a client’s needs, regardless of complexity of the issues or urgency of the matter."

This strong department handles investor-state arbitrations and represents clients across various sectors. It frequently represents big-name clients in UNCITRAL arbitrations against the Ecuadorean state.

Pérez Bustamante’s arbitration team has experience working on cross-border disputes and has represented companies in breach of contract disputes under bilateral investment treaty frameworks.

The Only firm in Band 1

What the team is known for?

Market-leading firm with a stand-out disputes practice renowned for its longstanding experience in the market. Fields a deep bench of expert lawyers capable of handling highly sophisticated civil, commercial and administrative litigation proceedings. Boasts additional expertise representing clients in high-profile investment arbitration cases. Caters to a clientele of key players from a wide range of industry sectors, such as energy, consumer goods and construction.

Strengths

A client enthuses: “They are a first-class dispute resolution team with broad experience in the area,” adding that they are “the most reputable law firm in Ecuador.” Another source lauds them for being a “top-tier firm with a recognised practice assisting clients with high-profile disputes.”