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Olaya Law Firm

Law firm · Guayaquil, Ecuador

Dispute resolution and corporate counsel in Ecuador.

We represent companies and individuals in lawsuits and proceedings before the courts and government agencies, and we advise companies on their corporate and contractual decisions.

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Office · Citibank Building, 10th floor, suite 10-04 Meetings · in person and by video call

The firm

A dispute resolution and corporate law firm.

Olaya Law Firm is a Guayaquil law firm devoted to two practices: dispute resolution and corporate counsel. Each one informs the other. Our courtroom experience shapes how we structure contracts and corporate decisions, and knowing a company well lets us defend it better when a dispute arises.

Every matter has a responsible lawyer who knows it and answers for it. You know who is handling your case, where it stands and what comes next.

Practice areas

How we can help.

Every area serves the firm's two practices, dispute resolution and corporate counsel. If a corporate matter turns into a dispute, the same team that already knows the case handles it.

  • Dispute Resolution

    Representation in civil, commercial, employment and administrative lawsuits.

  • Corporate Law

    Company formation, capital increases, bylaw amendments, shareholder meetings, appointments, dissolution and liquidation.

  • Employment Law

    Hiring and termination, internal work regulations, and defense of the company before the Ministry of Labor.

  • Mediation

    Negotiation and mediation to resolve disputes without going to court, or to end them with a settlement.

  • Trusts

    Structuring, setting up and reviewing commercial trusts.

  • Contracts

    Drafting, review and negotiation of commercial contracts.

Sectors we serve

  1. Manufacturing
  2. Fishing
  3. Construction
  4. Energy
  5. International trade

Dispute resolution

How we resolve a dispute.

Every case follows a clear method, so you always know where it stands and what comes next.

  1. Assessment

    We review the facts, the documents and the deadlines, and tell you candidly what options you have and the risks of each.

  2. Strategy

    Together we choose the path —negotiate, mediate or litigate— and set an action plan with clear next steps.

  3. Advocacy

    We prepare every filing and every hearing with the detail the case requires. A responsible lawyer handles the matter and represents you at every step.

  4. Follow-up

    We keep you informed of every development and deadline until the case is closed, including enforcement of the outcome.

Facing a lawsuit or a proceeding?

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Team

Who handles your matters.

Contact

Let's talk about your case.

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Office
Av. 9 de Octubre No. 416 y calle Chile
Edificio Citibank, piso 10, oficina 10-04
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Office hours
Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Ecuador)
Phone
(04) 231 7072From abroad: +593 4 231 7072
Mobile and WhatsApp
099 137 6164From abroad: +593 99 137 6164
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Pablo Olaya León

Managing Partner

Dispute resolution · Corporate law · Employment law

pol@olayalaw.com

Experience

Pablo leads the dispute resolution and corporate practice of Olaya Law Firm, which he founded in 2019. His experience combines representing clients in disputes with advising domestic and foreign companies on commercial matters. His background in procedural law and conciliation supports his work designing strategies to resolve highly complex disputes.

Education

  • Master of Laws, Procedural LawUniversidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil
  • Attorney at Law, Economic LawUniversidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil
  • Conciliator Training Course (2016)Centro de Arbitraje y Conciliación, Cámara de Comercio de Guayaquil

Languages

Spanish and English (advanced)

Jossue Jaramillo Cuesta

Partner

Administrative law · Employment law · Corporate law · Commercial contracts

jjc@olayalaw.com

Experience

Jossue focuses his practice on administrative, employment and corporate law, and has practiced since 2017. He advises companies on contract negotiation, employment relations and compliance with their obligations before regulatory authorities. He has taken part in administrative and sanctioning proceedings, as well as in company liquidations.

Education

  • Advanced Master in Legal Sciences (in progress)Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona
  • Attorney at LawUniversidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil

Languages

Spanish and English (upper-intermediate)

Doris Encalada Palacios

Partner

Regulatory law · Corporate law · Intellectual property · Administrative sanctions · Constitutional law

dep@olayalaw.com

Experience

Doris advises domestic and international companies on corporate and regulatory law. She has more than ten years of experience and has guided the procurement of sanitary registrations and notifications for pharmaceutical products, medical devices, foods and cosmetics. Her background at ARCSA, Ecuador's health regulatory agency, and in private practice lets her approach regulatory compliance from both sides. She also represents clients in administrative sanctioning proceedings and court cases, including constitutional actions.

Education

  • Master of Laws, Business Law (2024)Universidad Espíritu Santo
  • Attorney at Law, Economic LawUniversidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil
  • Diploma in Employment Law (2022)Universidad Espíritu Santo

Languages

Spanish and English (intermediate)

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