
We are a law firm with partners who have over 25 years of experience advising both foreign and domestic clients, committed to providing excellent legal services.
We have the strongest legal practice in Ecuador in Energy and Natural Resources and Project Finance. We are also leaders in Corporate and Commercial advisory, M&A, Tax, and Dispute Resolution.
We have participated in the main transactions carried out in Ecuador involving operators, financiers, and implementers across various economic sectors, including hydrocarbons, mining, power generation, fuel distribution, food, and beverages.
Additionally, we have advised on the largest infrastructure projects in diverse areas of the economy, such as airports and ports, energy, oil and mining, education, agroindustry, urban transportation, among others.
The projects we have been involved in have received awards from international publications, including the “Deal of the Year” awarded by the prestigious IFLR and Latin Lawyer publications.
The prestige of our lawyers is recognized globally by our clients and various legal publications such as Chambers, The Legal 500, Latin Lawyer, Leaders League, IFLR 1000, and The Tax Experts.
About FLOR BUSTAMANTE PIZARRO & HURTADO S.A.
Founded in 2016
45 people in their team
Practice areas
Languages spoken
Social media
5 / 5
12/12/2024
Alex:
Excellent law firm! Solved all the issues in what was an already incredibly messy divorce when they ...
5 / 5
28/11/2024
James:
The staff has always been punctual and knowledgeable. Andres always returns calls promptly. They h ...
Practice areas
Intellectual Property
Nuestro servicio de propiedad intelectual está diseñado para salvaguardar sus ideas y creaciones, asegurando que su propiedad intelectual esté protegida contra el uso no autorizado y la competencia desleal. Ofrecemos un enfoque integral que incluye: asesoría experta, registro de marcas y patentes.
Lawsuits & Disputes
We have advised to two of the biggest corporative groups in Ecuador and also companies from overseas in litigations against Ecuadorian companies that did not fulfilled their obligations.
Consumer Rights
We highly believe that obligations are for both parties: the company and the buyer. Therefore what we always seek is for justice for everybody.
Immigration
We have advised mainly for people from Canada, United States of America and France. Nevertheless, we are ready to provide advice to any person that needs it.
Family
Our team understands the importance of a family so we will provide assistance having into consideration said importance and the law.
Elder Law
Experience:
- Negotiation of contracts for a family company with one of the largest schools in Quito.
- Analysis of distribution in life with a family company to avoid inconveniences after the death of the founder.
- Drafting and vigil of will for inheritance delivered while alive, with shortcomings.
- Mediation with heirs inside and outside of marriage.
- Creation of national and international trusts to safeguard the administration of the assets to be inherited.
Our Partners and Associates

Andrés is a notorious lawyer in Ecuador, specialized in Intellectual Property and Dispute Resolutions advising clients in litigations over 43 million dollars. His academic preparation includes a Master of Law in Intellectual Property in Universidad Austral (Argentina) and his preparation as a negotiator at Harvard University (Cambridge, USA).
He is a mediator in two of the most important Chambers of Commerce in Ecuador (Amcham and Quito Chamber of Commerce).
Case results
Arbitration lawsuit against Government
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Andres was part of the team that provided legal sponsorship to a company that filed a lawsuit against a Government for an agreement breach. The lawsuit was for more than 60 millions USD.
Antitrust law infringement by a competitor
Antitrust
We have legal sponsored one of the biggest companies in Ecuador in a persuasive legal strategy because the competitor was breaking the Antitrust Law. In said negotiation we stopped the other company to keep breaking said law and to promise under a legal document that they will not do that again under a penalty.
Trademarks
Intellectual Property
We are lawyers of national and multinational clients whose trademarks are very well known. Also, we have advised several clients in legal strategies that took place in various countries at the same time. We understand the importance of a trademark or any other IP figure such as patents, utility models and designs.
5 / 5
12/12/2024
Alex:
Excellent law firm! Solved all the issues in what was an already incredibly messy divorce when they came on board. Andres has the perfect combination knowledge of the law and the intellect to use properly. His skills in mediation are also unmatched.
5 / 5
28/11/2024
James:
The staff has always been punctual and knowledgeable. Andres always returns calls promptly. They have integrity. I highly recommend them.