Strategic Legal Partners · Ecuador

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Legal 500
Chambers & Partners
Leaders League
01 / The Firm

A different law firm. Proactive, technology-driven and versatile.

Proactive

We anticipate legal issues before they arise, protecting our clients with preventive strategies.

Technology-Driven

We leverage cutting-edge digital tools—including CLARA AI—to deliver faster, more precise legal services.

Versatile

We cover more than 10 areas of business law with an interdisciplinary team and expertise across multiple sectors.

700+
Clients served
14
Practice areas
60+
Team members
3
Cities: Quito, Cuenca & Guayaquil
02 / Practice Areas

Legal solutions
for every industry.

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01

Corporate & M&A

Constitución de empresas, fusiones, adquisiciones y gobierno corporativo.

02

Tax Law

Planeación fiscal, cumplimiento tributario y controversias ante el SRI.

03

Data Protection

Adecuación a la LOPDP y gestión de datos personales.

04

Employment & Immigration

Relaciones laborales, contratos, desvinculaciones y nómina.

05

Real Estate

Asesoría integral en transacciones, contratos y regulación inmobiliaria.

06

Disputes & Arbitration

Arbitraje, mediación y litigio en todas las áreas del derecho.

07

Tech & TMT

Derecho digital, contratos tecnológicos y regulación fintech.

08

Intellectual Property

Registro y protección de marcas, patentes y derechos de autor.

09

Public Admin.

Contratación pública, regulación y controversias administrativas.

10

Energy & Resources

Proyectos energéticos, minería y recursos naturales en Ecuador.

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Debitura – Cobranza Legal en Ecuador
Digital Platform
Real-time tracking of your collections portfolio
Specialized Service

Legal Debt Collection
in Ecuador.

HEKA is a leading law firm in Quito, specialized in legal portfolio recovery through a dedicated team and strategic processes. Founded in 2019, the firm has been recognized by prestigious legal directories, reflecting its commitment to delivering high-level results in Ecuador.

Overdue portfolio recovery — individuals and companies
Judicial and extrajudicial process — end-to-end integral management
DEBITURA Platform — real-time tracking of your portfolio
National coverage — Quito, Guayaquil, Cuenca and more
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03 / CLARA AI
CLARA.
Legal AI.

Ecuador's first legal artificial intelligence tool. Accurate answers based on current legislation, available in seconds.

24/7 Legal Chat with up-to-date Lexis database
AES-256 bank-grade encryption
Human support from the HEKA team included
Fixed license with no per-query charges
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CLARA Legal AI v2.1 — Powered by Lexis
User: What documents do I need to incorporate a company?
CLARA: To incorporate a S.A.S. in Ecuador you need:
   1. Public deed of incorporation
   2. Approval from the Superintendence of Companies
   3. RUC registration and IESS affiliation
Source: Companies Law — Lexis 2024
User:
04 / Our Team

Legal minds
of excellence.

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Santiago Albán
Santiago Albán
Real Estate · Infrastructure · Public Admin. · Gaming Law
Partner
José Manuel Albornoz
José Manuel Albornoz
Tax Law · Family Office
Partner
Alberto Brown
Alberto Brown
Competition
Partner
Daniel Fernández-Salvador
Daniel Fernández-Salvador
Corporativo · Laboral · Solución de Controversias
Partner
Cristóbal Montúfar
Cristóbal Montúfar
Intellectual Property
Partner
Alfonso Ordóñez
Alfonso Ordóñez
Accounting Outsourcing
Partner
Jorge Ortiz
Jorge Ortiz
Energy and Natural Resources
Partner
Pablo Sáenz
Pablo Sáenz
Real Estate · Infrastructure · Dispute Resolution
Partner
María Cristina Serrano
María Cristina Serrano
Constitutional Law · Dispute Resolution
Partner
Mauricio Subía
Mauricio Subía
Real Estate · Corporate
Partner
Andrés Terán
Andrés Terán
Data Protection · Tech · TMT
Partner
José Urízar
José Urízar
Corporate · Competition
Partner
05 / Testimonials

What our clients
say about HEKA.

Santiago Alban always shows willingness to clarify doubts and proposes more than one solution to any uncertainty.

— Legal 500

The HEKA team responded quickly and accurately on all matters. They have a deep understanding of local regulations that gave us peace of mind throughout.

— Legal 500

HEKA has a well-trained team ready to hold meetings for any questions. They use digital tools that help better understand legal dynamics.

— Chambers and Partners

Prices are competitive, but the additional attention and personalization far exceed expectations. They have a deep understanding of Ecuadorian law and regulations.

— Chambers and Partners
06 / News & Blog

Cutting-edge
legal analysis.

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Legal Píldora — Weekly Podcast
We make complex laws simple. Analysis of new regulations for everyone.
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Posts from
our partners.

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07 / We Are HEKA

Committed to Ecuador and its community.

We believe law is an instrument of transformation. We accompany companies, entrepreneurs and individuals at every stage of their development.

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08 / Careers

Join the HEKA team.

We're looking for passionate, curious professionals committed to excellence. If you think you're a fit, send us your CV.

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Why join us

Take the next step towards a career,
don't settle for just a job.

Continuous learning with access to courses, conferences and international training.
Collaborative environment with multidisciplinary teams in Quito and Cuenca.
Cutting-edge technology including access to CLARA and advanced digital tools.
Real growth with clear career plans and transparent evaluations.
Direct impact on Ecuador's leading companies from day one.
09 / Contact

Let's talk about
your project.

Our team is ready to listen. Tell us about your situation and we'll find the best legal strategy for you.

Quito Office MOKAI Building, Paúl Rivet N30-54, 7th floor
Quito, Ecuador
Office Hours Monday to Friday: 9:00 — 18:00
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Privacy & Cookies

HEKA · EFFECTIVE FROM 1 JAN 2024 · VERSION 2.1

This document describes how HEKA collects, uses and protects your personal data and how we manage cookies on our website, in compliance with the Organic Law on Personal Data Protection (LOPDP) of Ecuador.  Manage my cookies →

01 / Controller

Data Controller

  • Company: HEKA S.A. — Global Legal Strategy
  • Address: MOKAI Building, Paúl Rivet N30-54, 7th floor, Quito, Ecuador
  • Privacy email: privacidad@heka.com.ec
  • Phone: +593 2 500 1120
02 / Data

Personal data we collect

  • Identificación: nombre, apellido, cédula o pasaporte.
  • Contacto: correo electrónico, teléfono, dirección postal.
  • Navegación: dirección IP, tipo de navegador, páginas visitadas, tiempo de sesión.
  • Transacción: historial de servicios contratados (no almacenamos datos de tarjetas completos).
  • Técnicos: identificadores de dispositivo, cookies, tokens de sesión.

We never request sensitive data such as passwords via email, nor complete financial data.

03 / Purpose

Purpose of processing

  • Gestionar tu consulta o solicitud de servicios legales.
  • Enviar comunicaciones relacionadas con el servicio (confirmaciones, alertas).
  • Enviar comunicaciones comerciales únicamente con tu consentimiento previo.
  • Analizar el uso del sitio para mejorar la experiencia de usuario.
  • Cumplir con obligaciones legales vigentes en Ecuador.
  • Prevenir fraudes y garantizar la seguridad del sitio.
04 / Legal basis

Legal basis for processing

  • Consentimiento: para cookies no esenciales y comunicaciones de marketing.
  • Ejecución del contrato: para gestionar servicios legales solicitados.
  • Obligación legal: para cumplir con la LOPDP y demás normativa ecuatoriana.
  • Interés legítimo: para prevenir fraudes y mejorar la seguridad.

We comply with the Organic Law on Personal Data Protection (LOPDP) of Ecuador, in force since 2021.

05 / Cookies

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website stores in your browser when you visit it. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time.

  • Cookies de sesión: se eliminan automáticamente al cerrar el navegador.
  • Cookies persistentes: permanecen en tu dispositivo por un período definido.
  • Cookies propias: creadas y gestionadas directamente por nosotros.
  • Cookies de terceros: creadas por servicios externos (Google, Meta, etc.).
06 / Types

Types of cookies we use

🔒 Necessary — Essential for the basic functioning of the site. No consent required.

⚙ Functional — Remember your language and display preferences.

◎ Analytics — Collect anonymous statistical data about site usage. Require consent.

◈ Marketing — Track your activity to show relevant advertising. Require explicit consent.

07 / Table

Detailed cookie table

NameProviderTypePurposeDuration
session_idOwnNecessarySession managementSession
csrf_tokenOwnNecessaryCSRF protectionSession
cookie_consentOwnNecessaryCookie preferences12 meses
lang_prefOwnFunctionalPreferred language12 meses
_gaGoogle AnalyticsAnalyticsDistinguishes unique users24 meses
_gidGoogle AnalyticsAnalyticsIdentifies session24 horas
_fbpFacebook / MetaMarketingAdvertising tracking3 meses
IDEGoogle AdsMarketingPersonalized advertising13 meses
08 / Third parties

Third-party cookies

Third-party cookies are subject to their own privacy policies.

09 / Retention

Data retention

  • Datos de cliente: durante la vigencia de la relación y hasta 5 años tras su finalización.
  • Datos de transacción: 7 años según obligaciones tributarias del SRI.
  • Datos de navegación: máximo 25 meses.
  • Marketing: hasta que retires tu consentimiento.
  • Registros de seguridad: 12 meses.
10 / Your rights

Your rights over your data

In accordance with the LOPDP of Ecuador, you have the right to:

👁
Access
Know what data we process about you.
Rectification
Correct inaccurate data.
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Erasure
Request deletion of your data.
🚫
Objection
Object to processing.
Restriction
Restrict processing.
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Portability
Receive your data in a structured format.

To exercise your rights, write to privacidad@heka.com.ec with a copy of your identity document. We will respond within a maximum of 15 business days.

11 / Minors

Minors

This website is not directed at persons under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without verifiable parental or legal guardian consent.

12 / Transfers

International transfers

Some providers (Google Analytics, Meta) may transfer data to servers outside Ecuador. These transfers are carried out under appropriate safeguards: contracts with standard protection clauses.

13 / Changes

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy periodically. When we make significant changes, we will notify you via a notice on the website. The "Last updated" date will be updated with each revision.

14 / Contact

Contact and enquiries

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Data Protection Officer

We are committed to protecting your privacy.

privacidad@heka.com.ec ☎ +593 2 500 1120 📍 Quito, Ecuador ⏱ Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00