Legal Survival Guide for Foreigners in Ecuador
An unpaid invoice. A property investment that does not move forward. A business partner who fails to honour an agreement. For foreign companies and investors dealing with Ecuador, these problems raise an immediate question: how can you protect your interests and pursue an effective remedy? Understanding the local legal framework is the starting point. Contractual […]
Practical Guide to Dispute Resolution Clauses in Ecuador
In many negotiations, the parties spend weeks discussing the commercial aspects of the contract and only a few minutes on the dispute resolution clause. That can be one of the most costly mistakes in the entire transaction. Our Practical Guide to Dispute Resolution Clauses in Ecuador explains why these clauses should be treated as a […]
HvKN Dispute Resolution Recognised in Leaders League 2026 Ranking for Civil and Commercial Litigation
We are pleased to announce that HvKN Dispute Resolution has been included in the 2026 Leaders League ranking for Civil and Commercial Litigation in Ecuador, where the firm appears in the “Valuable Practice” category. This marks the firm’s first inclusion in the publication, with Juan Carlos Herrera recognised as the firm’s key practitioner. Being recognised […]
Our partner has been recognised by Legal 500
Our partner, Juan Carlos Herrera Quenguan, has been recognised by Legal 500 Latin America as a recommended lawyer in dispute resolution for Ecuador. According to the directory: “…Juan Carlos Herrera stands out for acting as lead counsel before local courts.” We expect this recognition to be only the beginning, as HvKN and Juan Carlos Herrera […]