Practice Areas
Our Expertise
Legal Practice Areas
Matirime law & Marine insurance
Our Maritime law division assists our clients in regard to any maritime incident in a 24/7 basis. We support entities such as P&I Clubs, insurance companies for assessment of liabilities, claims handling, conflict resolution or prevention, Litigation on Charters parties and bills of lading, cargo claims, subrogation claims, arrest and release of ships, investigations by Harbour Masters and by prosecutors in regard to pollution
Human Mobility and Support for Expats.
We assist our clients with all aspects of immigration matters, particularly individuals who, for various reasons, wish to settle in Ecuador and need to obtain either temporary or permanent residency visas. As Ecuador is one of the most popular destinations for retirees, our law firm provides clients with comprehensive and effective legal assistance on matters relating to residency, investments, etc. These are highly personalised services aimed at finding solutions to ensure that moving to and starting a new life in Ecuador is much easier.
Corporate, Labour and International Business Law
We advise and represent the interests of foreign companies and investors seeking to establish operations in Ecuador. Our firm provides comprehensive legal services to corporations, ensuring compliance with labour, tax and other applicable local regulations, as well as with the business environment. Our services also include immigration law, which are often essential for foreign companies carrying out projects in Ecuador, particularly where their executives and employees are required to remain or reside in the country.
Intellectual Property
This practice area includes trademark searches and registration, trade names and distinctive signs, patents, copyright, and all other forms of intellectual property. Our services cover the filing of oppositions, appeals, cancellation actions, the defence of intellectual property rights in disputes, conflict prevention and resolution, and the blocking of URLs due to infringements. In the field of franchising, services include advise on the implementation of franchise agreements, registration processes, and regulatory compliance.En el ámbito de las franquicias, los servicios incluyen asesoramiento para la ejecución de contratos de franquicia, registros y cumplimiento normativo.
Civil Law, Constitutional Law, Mediation and Arbitration
Legal representation in all types of contractual and non-contractual litigation, including dispute prevention, resolution and arbitration before courts in Ecuador and abroad.
Environmental Law
Extensive experience in environmental matters, providing advice on administrative procedures before the Ministry of Environment, including matters relating to the Galapagos National Park, and environmental compliance for businesses.
VL China-Latin America Desk.
The services offered by this division of VL involve working with Latin American companies that require support in finding suppliers, making purchases, negotiating or resolving issues with Chinese companies. In addition, the VL China Desk assists Chinese companies wishing to gain a better understanding of the legal and business culture in Latin America and provides support in managing their business operations in the region.