Practice Areas

ONTANEDA & POSSO LAWYERS

Our negotiating teams are led by experienced partners that are permanently linked in all phases of the business. Some of our lawyers have studied law abroad and are fluent in English and negotiations on an international level.

Procedural Law and Alternative Conflict Resolution Methods

The firm has a Litigation and Conflict Resolution Department with vast experience in alternative dispute resolution methods (arbitration and mediation), both nationally and internationally, in all the Legal Areas it handles.

Administrative Law

We assist in contracting processes with the State. Administrative and judicial challenges against acts of public administration. Substantiation of administrative contentious actions; including in the constitutional scope, related to public acts and contracts.

Tax Law

Legal and accounting advice on domestic and international commercial transactions, tax planning, support and sponsorship in tax claims, both within government and in the courts.

Corporate Law

Constitution and liquidation of companies; statute reforms; mergers, divisions, increases and reduction of capital of companies; domiciliation of foreign companies; creation of associations or consortia, development and maintenance of social books; accounting advice and structuring of Commercial Trusts.

Labor Law

Advising companies regarding applicable labor laws, contract drafting and recording, processing solution in labor disputes and labor and safety regulations. Sponsorship in labor claims and settlements.

Competition Law

Advice on the review of issues related to market concentration, mergers, business acquisitions. Procedures for approval and authorization to the competition authorities of the Ecuadorian state, evaluation of international business transactions with impact in Ecuador.

Family Law

We assist in all processes related to Family Law, from premarital agreements, separation of property, possession of minors, food, divorces, liquidation of property of the conjugal society to hereditary rights.

Petroleum Law, Mining and Energy

Advice for domestic and foreign companies involved in the energy, oil or mining industries. Preparing the public sector procurement, preparation and negotiation of contracts.

Environmental Law

We define legal strategies that allow our clients to defend their interests respecting the legal order and protecting the environment. We seek to minimize environmental legal risks and advice the client on the necessary authorizations and permits, according to their economic activity.

Immigration Law

Step, acquisition, cancellation and / or changes in immigration status of aliens who enter Ecuador with the purpose of work, investment, retirement, commercial transactions, temporary services, etc.

Intellectual Property

Trademarks and trade names, objections, claims, cancellations of registrations. Assistance with paperwork and claims in the administrative and judicial levels.

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“Nobody has a more sacred obligation to obey the law than those who make the law.”

Jean Anouilh

French writer, author of several plays. First winner of the French Academy Grand Theater Prize.