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Key contacts
BD & Marketing Director: Carla Lozano
Quick facts
# Partners

8

# Other qualified practitioners

57

# Total number of practitioners (worldwide)

163

Languages

Spanish, English

Network memberships

GAR, The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law, International Trademark Association INTA, Asociación Interamericana de Propiedad Intelectual ASIPI, AIEN Instituto Iberoamericano de Derecho y Finanzas, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, IR GLOBAL, ISACA, ALTA Asociación Latinoamericana de Transporte Aéreo, International Air Transport Association International, Alliance of Law, Firms World Compliance Association, E-Connect Law, AIEN, ALARB

Key practice areas
Financial and corporate
Project development
Firm overview

ROBALINO: Strategic Excellence in Ecuadorian Finance

ROBALINO is a premier full-service law and CPA firm with five strategic offices across Ecuador. We provide multidisciplinary solutions for complex cross-border transactions and regulatory challenges, bridging local expertise with global standards.

Our finance and corporate practices are led by a powerhouse team: Javier Robalino-Orellana (International Strategy), Josemaría Bustamante (Banking & Finance), Martín Pallares (M&A & Real Estate), Daniel Robalino (Corporate & Banking), and Rafael Serrano (Banking & Finance). This cohesive leadership combines decades of experience to serve as the trusted partner for multinational corporations and financial institutions navigating the Ecuadorian market.

Key practice areas
  • Banking
  • Capital markets: Debt
  • Competition
  • Financial restructuring
  • Investment funds
  • M&A
  • PPP/PFI
  • Private equity
  • Project bonds
  • Project development
  • Project finance
  • Real estate finance
  • Real estate funds
  • Restructuring and insolvency

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Sector expertise
  • Accounting
  • Agriculture
  • Aviation
  • Automotive
  • Banking
  • Construction and materials
  • Consumer goods and services
  • Energy 
  • Financial services
  • Fisheries and aquaculture
  • Food and beverage
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Mining
  • Natural resources
  • Oil and gas
  • Pharmaceutical and life sciences
  • Real estate
  • Shipping Technology and telecommunications
  • Transport

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Address:
Av. 12 De Octubre N26-48 Quito,
Pichincha, 00000
Tel:+593 (2) 381-0950 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.robalinolaw.com/
Rankings published in 2026
Financial and corporate
Tier 2
19 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Bustamante Fabara
3 practice areas
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Pérez Bustamante & Ponce
3 practice areas
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Tier 2

Corral Rosales
1 practice area
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Robalino
2 practice areas
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Tier 3

Apolo Abogados
3 practice areas
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Carmigniani Pérez
1 practice area
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Consulegis Abogados
1 practice area
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Coronel & Pérez
1 practice area
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Dentons Paz Horowitz
3 practice areas
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ECIJA GPA
3 practice areas
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Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado
3 practice areas
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Lexvalor Asesoría Legal
2 practice areas
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Noboa Peña & Torres Abogados
3 practice areas
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Romero Arteta Ponce Abogados
3 practice areas
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Tobar ZVS
2 practice areas
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Notable

CCB Abogados
3 practice areas
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Pino Elizalde
2 practice areas
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Profilegal Abogados
1 practice area
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Spingarn & Marks
2 practice areas
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Project development
Tier 2
13 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Bustamante Fabara
3 practice areas
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Pérez Bustamante & Ponce
3 practice areas
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Tier 2

Noboa Peña & Torres Abogados
3 practice areas
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Pino Elizalde
2 practice areas
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Robalino
2 practice areas
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Tobar ZVS
2 practice areas
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Tier 3

Apolo Abogados
3 practice areas
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Dentons Paz Horowitz
3 practice areas
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ECIJA GPA
3 practice areas
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Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado
3 practice areas
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Lexvalor Asesoría Legal
2 practice areas
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Romero Arteta Ponce Abogados
3 practice areas
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Notable

CCB Abogados
3 practice areas
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

Robalino Abogados is a prominent Ecuadorian law and business consulting firm founded in 2020 following the transition from Ferrere’s Ecuador practice. With offices in Quito, Guayaquil, Machala, and Manta, the firm offers multidisciplinary services to a wide range of clients, from startups to multinational corporations. Robalino is especially recognized for its expertise in finance, advising development banks and international lenders across various sectors. The firm also has deep experience in the energy industry and is active in mergers and acquisitions, representing both buyers and sellers in complex cross-border transactions. Its integrated approach and regional reach position it as a key player in Ecuador’s legal market. 

 

Highlights  

The firm offers multidisciplinary legal and business consulting services to a wide range of clients, from startups to multinational corporations. It is recognized for its strong finance practice, advising development banks and international lenders across various sectors. Robalino also brings deep expertise in the energy sector and is active in mergers and acquisitions, representing both buyers and sellers in complex cross-border transactions. Its integrated approach, regional reach, and commitment to innovation position it as a key player in Ecuador’s legal market.  

 

 

Key Publishable: DA VITA INC., DFC (Development Finance Corporation)  

 

Testimonials  

Especialidad, experiencia y buena comunicación” (Project development client) 

Galo Guarderas  

Siempre con disposición y mucho conocimiento 

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