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Dispute Resolution
Javier is a member of our Dispute Resolution team
Javier specializes in dispute resolution, particularly domestic and international litigation and arbitration and international procurement. He is admitted to practice in Ecuador and New York.
As a litigator, Javier has advised multinationals on complex disputes related to public, civil and commercial contracts in areas such as energy, hydrocarbons, infrastructure, food & beverage, software, telecommunications and civil liability.
As for domestic arbitration, Javier has represented clients in various industries in arbitration proceedings and actions for the annulment and enforcement of arbitral awards.
In international arbitration, Javier has advised clients in commercial arbitration proceedings under UNCITRAL, ICC and ICDR rules and investor-state arbitration under ICSID, UNCITRAL, SCC and ECT rules. He has also represented clients in actions for annulment and for the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and awards under international treaties and local laws.
Before joining PBP, Javier worked as an international associate at the International Arbitration Unit of Latham & Watkins LLP in Paris.
He is currently an arbitrator at Quito’s main arbitration centers.
Spanish
English
Ecuador
New York
Pérez Bustamante & Ponce (2015 – present)
Arbitrator, Inter-American Commercial Arbitration Commission (2024); Arbitration and Mediation Center of the Ecuadorian-American Chamber of Commerce (2023); International Arbitration Center of the Belgium-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Peru (2023); Fedexpor Arbitration and Mediation Center (2023); Arbitration and Mediation Center of Universidad San Francisco de Quito (2023).
Undergraduate Lecturer in oral litigation, arbitration proceedings, international arbitration, tort law, and the general theory of obligations, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador (2016-present)
Head Lecturer in international commercial arbitration for the Master’s of Arbitration and International Litigation, Universidad San Francisco de Quito (2018-present)
Executive Director, Ecuadorian Arbitration Institute (2022-present)
ICC-YAAF Representative for Latin America (2022-present)
Submissions Editor, Harvard International Law Journal, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, U.S.A. (2013-2014)
International Attorney, International Arbitration Department, Latham & Watkins LLP, Paris, France (2014-2015)
Associate, Jaramillo Dávila Abogados, Quito, Ecuador (2011-2013)
Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador (Lawyer, summa cum laude and valedictorian, 2011)
Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, Quito, Ecuador (Advanced Specialist in Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods, best graduate, 2011)
Harvard University, Law School, U.S.A. (Master’s Degree in Law, LL.M., Dean Scholar Prize Award, 2014)
"Javier Jaramillo Troya stands out for his activity and particular expertise in international cases and litigation in the dispute resolution arena in Ecuador."
“Leading Associate”
Global Elite Thought Leader Under 45 – Arbitration 2024, 2023
Most Highly Regarded Non Partner – Americas – Arbitration 2023, 2022
Future Leaders – Arbitration 2021, 2020, 2019
"It is a pleasure to work with Javier Jaramillo Troya, who is always committed to assist with the most entangled legal issues and time-pressing deadlines."
Javier Jaramillo-Troya is active in the dispute resolution arena in Ecuador.
"Javier Jaramillo Troya is a brilliant young lawyer."
"Recommended"
Javier Jaramillo Troya elicits significant praise from clients, with one highlighting his dispute resolution capabilities. Another interviewee describes him as "a spectacular lawyer."
“A shrewd and persuasive litigator who presents organised and precise ideas in court and is able to react with agility to any situations that may arise.”
A client reports: ‘He combines an in-depth understanding of the law with the ability to excel under high-pressure scenarios.’ He routinely represents clients in commercial litigation cases, as well as contentious administrative proceedings.”
“Incredible – a really intelligent and amazing lawyer.” They go on to add: “He has the right attitude – he’s someone who goes the extra mile in terms of making sure everything is right.”
International Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Ecuador Bar Association
Recognition of Foreign Awards in Ecuador: A Long-Standing Discussion That is Finally Settled
Kluwer Arbitration Blog (2024) https://arbitrationblog.kluwerarbitration.com/2024/08/14/recognition-of-foreign-awards-in-ecuador-a-long-standing-discussion-that-is-finally-settled/
"Arbitraje y Derecho Constitucional en Arbitragem e Constituição"
Revista dos Tribunais, Thompson Reuters (Brasil), 2023, https://www.livrariart.com.br/arbitragem-e-constituicao-1-edicao/p#
Arbitration revamped in Ecuador
Arbitration revamped in Ecuador, URL: https://globalarbitrationreview.com/arbitration-revamped-in-ecuador
Parties sidelining the seat of arbitration: Can they choose a different court and applicable law for annulment proceedings
40 under 40 International Arbitration (2021), Dickinson S.L (Spain), 2021
"¿Vencerá la Inteligencia Artificial a la experiencia profesional en Arbitraje y Nuevas Tecnologías?"
Editorial THEMIS (Perú), 2021
"Análisis conceptual de posibles reformas a la Ley de Arbitraje y Mediación tras más de dos décadas desde su publicación"
Revista Ecuatoriana de Arbitraje, No. 11 (2020). URL: https://iea.ec/pdfs/revista-11/articulos/E.Ulloa&J.Jaramillo.pdf
"El nuevo CBI Modelo propuesto por el Ecuador: ¿es el remedio peor que la enfermedad?"
Blog Colombian Very Young Arbitration Practitioners (junio 2018), http://www.colvyap.com/2018/05/el-nuevo-cbi-modelo-propuesto-por-el.html
"La responsabilidad civil de los árbitros en el Ecuador: hacia la regulación de un ámbito no explorado"
Revista Ecuatoriana de Arbitraje, 2016 (octubre 2017) y Los 20 de años de la Ley de Arbitraje y Mediación del Ecuador (2017) http://iea.ec/pdfs/2016/REA_n8_Art10.pdf
"Ecuadorian BITs’ Termination Revisited: Behind the Scenes"
Kluwer Arbitration Blog (mayo, 2017) http://arbitrationblog.kluwerarbitration.com/2017/05/26/ecuadorian-bits-termination-revisited-behind-scenes/
“The New Ecuadorian PPP Act: ¿A New Opportunity for Foreign Investment? Some Caveats Regarding Arbitration”
Kluwer Arbitration Blog (febrero, 2017) http://arbitrationblog.kluwerarbitration.com/2017/02/19/the-new-ecuadorian-ppp-act-a-new-opportunity-for-foreign-investment-some-caveats-regarding-arbitration/?print=print
“Corrupción, orden público y Convención de Nueva York: su aplicación en el Arbitraje Comercial Internacional”
Revista Ecuatoriana de Arbitraje, 2014 (octubre, 2015) http://iea.ec/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Jaramillo.pdf
