Founded in 1991, Dentons
Paz Horowitz offers its services to a diverse set of clients including NGOs, multinational companies and family businesses. The firm has one office in Quito. In 2021, the firm officially launched its combination with Dentons, which now has a presence in 28 countries in the Latin America region and over 80 countries worldwide.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a wealth of experience in setting up and establishing foreign companies in Ecuador, enabling business to obtain the licenses necessary to operate and structure the business for the jurisdiction.
Key clients
Key clients for the firm include Air France, Royal Caribbean, Agip Oil Ecuador, Baker Hughes, Nokia Alcatel-Lucent, Mafer Real Estate Holding and Automotores y Anexos AYASA
Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Bank lending: Lender side
"Detailed review of loan agreement - analysis and recommendation for applicable laws in Ecuador - detailed review of promissory notes in Ecuador."
Project development
"Partner accessibility. Resources available in broad areas of law. Responsive. Innovative problem-solving. Absorb large workload, execute and meet time deadlines."
"The firm has a great network and relationship with all areas of the local government that allowed us to have a direct relationship when arranging all requirements for the investment contract, discussing them directly prior to submitting them in a timely matter. I also greatly appreciate the adequate follow-up they always do, keeping us informed on every step and making things happened. The technical experience and legal know-how were also very valuable when applying the different concepts to reach the best possible tax benefit scenario."
Project development: Infrastructure
"Always willing to help and provide proper advice."
Project development: Mining
"They are experts in the mining space and their reputation proceeds then in a country of problems."
Project finance
"This law firm supports us on a daily basis for all general legal matters in Ecuador, including tax, finance, labour, litigation, commercial and general corporative matters."
"PH are very knowledgeable around the Ecuadorian law and especially in the sector where our company operates. Their advice is valuable and reliable."
Restructuring: Corporate
"Solution-based legal alternatives, access to partners and legal team always available seven days a week, instruction/execution on deliverables, resources appropriately applied to urgent matters."
