What We Do
Competition compliance programs
Design and implementation of compliance programs in competition matters.
Investigations before the SCPM
Representation in investigations initiated by the Superintendency for the Control of Market Power.
Distribution and agency agreements
Review of vertical commercial agreements under competition regulations.
Pricing and anticompetitive conduct
Risk analysis of pricing policies and commercial practices.
Merger notifications
Analysis and filing of notifications for economic concentration transactions.
Defense in sanctioning proceedings
Representation in sanctioning proceedings for alleged violations of the law.
Who leads this practice
Leads HEKA's Competition practice alongside José Urízar, supporting companies with the implementation of compliance programs and investigations before the SCPM.
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Connects competition risk analysis with mergers, acquisitions and economic concentration notification filings.
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Supports the follow-up of investigations before the Superintendency for the Control of Market Power and the implementation of competition compliance programs.
View profile →Practices that work alongside this area
CorporateMerger notifications and risk analysis in M&A transactions. Technology and TelecommunicationsMarket conduct in digital platforms and technology businesses. Dispute ResolutionLitigation arising from sanctions or commercial disputes in competition matters.Common questions about competition law
What is a competition compliance program and why implement one?+
It is a set of internal policies and training designed to prevent violations of competition regulations, such as anticompetitive agreements or abuse of market power. It reduces the risk of sanctions and demonstrates diligence before the SCPM.
When must I notify an economic concentration to the SCPM?+
When the transaction (merger, acquisition or alliance) exceeds the thresholds set by competition regulations. We analyze your transaction from an early stage to determine whether a notification obligation exists before closing.
What conduct is considered anticompetitive in Ecuador?+
Among others, price-fixing agreements between competitors, abuse of a dominant position, and certain vertical restrictions in distribution and agency agreements. We review your commercial practices to identify and correct risks.
What should I do if the SCPM opens an investigation against my company?+
It is important to act cautiously from the first request, document your internal response, and obtain specialized advice before submitting information to the authority. We support the process from start to resolution.