Robalino Abogados was founded in 2020 out of a split from Ferrere’s Ecuador practice. It has four offices in Ecuador, located in Guayaquil, Machala,
Manta and Quito.
The firm is noted for its expertise in the finance sphere, where the team provides counsel to major multilateral and bilateral development banks and international private banks in a variety of financing roles across industry sectors. The firm’s members hold particularly specialized experience relating to the energy
sector
The firm’s M&A team is also recognized for its involvement on both the
acquire and seller side of sophisticated cross-border transactions.
Key firm clients include Banco Guayaquil, Bank of America, Colgate, Corporación Interamericana para el
Financiamiento de Infraestructura, H&M and 3M.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
The financial and corporate team was active across a variety of matters including
project finance, credit facilities, strategic acquisitions, and PPPs.
Partners Jesus
Beltrán and Rafael
Valdivieso left the firm to move to Bustamante
Fabara.
Deal highlights:
33rd edition (2022/2023)
Glenfarne Group 400MW natural gas plant development
Client feedback:
33rd edition (2022/2023)
“Accuracy, strategic advisory, transparency and integrity.”
“They are knowledgeable of the law, proactive and solution-oriented.”
“He is able to understand the details of the business and gives solutions and
advisory with strategies for efficient
attainment.“
“Javier has broad experience in different areas of the law, and communicates well with clients.”
“Availability, and willingness to support.”
