Diego

Stellar partner Diego Pérez-Ordóñez continues to hold a leading position in Ecuador's competition and antitrust spheres. He is experienced assisting both national and international clients hailing from the utilities, oil and gas, and food and beverages industries.

"Leading Individual"

"Recommended"

“Highly Regarded”

Stellar partner Diego Pérez-Ordóñez continues to hold a leading position in Ecuador's competition and antitrust spheres.

“Diego Pérez-Ordóñez offers an outstanding level of service. His ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is strong.”

Distinguished practitioner Diego Pérez-Ordóñez benefits from extensive experience in the Ecuadorian market, notably in M&A transactions and antitrust matters with cross-border implications.

"Diego Pérez-Ordóñez is knowledgeable and provides great advice to support our business." "Diego replies promptly to our questions, and his advice is of great quality."

"Leading Individual"

"Leading Individual"

Top-tier partner Diego Pérez-Ordóñez comes highly recommended by a client, who enthuses: “He is a lawyer with extensive skills in competition matters, investigations and sanctions. He always gives advice that is clear and needed for the business.” Another interviewee describes him as a “seasoned partner,” also adding: “He has a great ability to produce high-quality work and is the leading lawyer in Ecuador’s competition arena.”

Market-leading partner Diego Pérez-Ordóñez benefits from extensive experience advising clients on cross-border M&A transactions. A source describes him as “an excellent and very responsible lawyer,” adding: “He provided a high-quality service and timely advice.” Another interviewee appreciates that he “was able to identify all the risks in our transaction and transmit them clearly.” Diego Pérez-Ordóñez is well placed to represent buyers, sellers and investment funds in the structuring of joint ventures, as well as the negotiation of SPAs.

M&A specialist Diego Pérez-Ordoñez leads the broader corporate team, and advises a range of high-profile foreign and domestic companies on their transactions.

Department co-head Diego Pérez-Ordóñez remains a revered figure in Ecuador’s antitrust sphere. He comes highly recommended by clients and peers alike, with one reporting: “He is a great competition lawyer and someone I consider to be at the top of his game.” They go on to describe him as an “eminent figure in the Ecuadorian legal market.” Another source enthuses: “He is a brilliant lawyer with a high-level competition practice and very good business acumen.”

Market-leading partner Diego Pérez-Ordóñez is “a top-level practitioner with an unmatched knowledge in the field,” according to a client, who goes on to add: “He is an extremely experienced lawyer with high-quality advice.” A different interviewee enthuses: “He is remarkably active in the M&A arena and is a world-class corporate lawyer.” He regularly represents strategic buyers, sellers and investment funds in high-profile cross-border transactions including M&A, joint ventures and SPAs.

Diego Pérez-Ordóñez maintains a strong practice arranging, negotiating and implementing corporate structures for real estate projects and land developments. He is also well placed to advise international clients on their incorporation in Ecuador, assisting with the negotiation and execution of long-term lease and concession agreements. An interviewee describes him as “a versatile lawyer.”

Experienced practitioner and co-head of department Diego Pérez-Ordóñez comes highly recommended in the market, with a client highlighting: “Diego is very responsive, diligent and personable,” and adding that “he can explain complex matters to clients who aren’t familiar with legal jargon.” Pérez-Ordóñez regularly assists multinational clients acquiring assets in Ecuador.

Co-head of the department Diego Pérez-Ordóñez garners praise from clients, with one stating: “Diego sets out the strategic and global decisions,” while another enthuses: “He has made valuable contributions to various cases and consultations thanks to his vast experience, negotiation techniques and knowledge of the country’s regulations.”

The “experienced and knowledgeable” Diego Pérez-Ordóñez is frequently instructed by clients to advise on construction projects, as well as the negotiation and implementation of long-term lease and concession agreements.

LACCA Approved

“Leading individual”

“Recommended lawyer”

“Department co-head Diego Pérez-Ordóñez is endorsed by clients as an “excellent and very diligent” practitioner. His expertise spans M&A and he is particularly well versed in tender offers and share purchase agreements. He also has a notable practice representing multinational banks and investment funds”

“Diego Pérez-Ordóñez co-heads the department and is recognized by market onlookers as “active in project finance and M&A related to the real estate area”

“Co-head of department Diego Pérez-Ordóñez is lauded as “an antitrust expert” by clients, who elaborate: “He’s extremely responsive, and his service is coupled with excellent advice that’s clear, focused and practical.” Merger control and regulatory compliance are his particular areas of focus”