What We Do
Civil and commercial litigation
Representation in civil and commercial disputes before the ordinary courts.
National and international arbitration
Representation in arbitration proceedings under a range of rules and institutions.
Mediation and alternative dispute resolution
Support throughout mediation processes and other alternative conflict resolution mechanisms.
Precautionary measures
Requesting urgent measures to protect assets while proceedings are underway.
Corporate and shareholder litigation
Defense in disputes among partners, shareholders and management bodies.
Enforcement of awards and judgments
Support in the effective enforcement of judicial and arbitral decisions.
Who leads this practice
Leads HEKA's Dispute Resolution practice alongside Daniel Fernández-Salvador and María Cristina Serrano, bringing a strategic focus to civil and commercial litigation and specialized arbitration.
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Handles highly complex corporate and shareholder litigation, aligning procedural strategy with the firm's corporate and labor practice.
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Represents clients in national and international arbitration and in the enforcement of awards and judgments in Ecuador.
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Takes part in the litigation and arbitration of complex disputes, supporting procedural strategy and asset protection for the firm's clients.
View profile →Practices that work alongside this area
CorporateCorporate disputes arising from transactions and shareholder agreements. Labor & ImmigrationLabor litigation when the administrative route fails to resolve the dispute. CompetitionDefense in sanctioning proceedings before the SCPM.Common questions about dispute resolution
When is arbitration preferable to ordinary court litigation?+
Arbitration tends to be faster, more confidential and more technical, particularly in complex commercial disputes, provided the parties have a prior arbitration agreement in place. We assess each case individually to recommend the most efficient route for the specific dispute.
What are precautionary measures and when should they be requested?+
These are urgent mechanisms used to protect assets or prevent irreparable harm while the merits of a dispute are being resolved. They are requested when there is a genuine risk that the opposing party will dispose of assets or otherwise frustrate the outcome of the proceedings.
What is involved in enforcing an arbitral award in Ecuador?+
It requires filing the award with the ordinary courts for recognition and compulsory enforcement, with only limited grounds available to challenge it. We guide clients through this process so that a favorable award translates into an effective outcome.
Is mediation a binding way to resolve a dispute?+
Once signed by the parties, the mediation record has the effect of a final judgment and constitutes res judicata. It is a useful option when both parties are seeking a quick, consensual solution and wish to avoid protracted litigation.