Mastery, Management
Responsibility
We are the legal and financial partner of Ecuador’s leading businesses. More than 20 years of experience in law, auditing and consulting, with a recognized presence across three continents.
Companies that trust MGR
We are MGR —
Lawyers & Auditors
We provide comprehensive advisory services focused on the areas where businesses face the greatest obstacles to growth. We deliver high-quality services with up-to-date knowledge and prompt responses to inquiries and challenges.
We offer personalized, professional attention while maintaining transparent relationships with our clients.
Qualified experts
"Mastery, Management, Responsibility"
Accredited by Ecuador’s leading regulatory and supervisory authorities to provide services in the financial, corporate and securities sectors.
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Superintendencia de Compañías, Values y Seguros
Res. SCVS-IRQ-SG-2022-00042402-O -
Superintendencia de Bancos del Ecuador
Res. SB-DTL-2022-0224 -
Superintendencia de Economía Popular y Solidaria
Res. SEPS-INSEPS-CA-2022-0023 -
Consejo de Educación Superior (CES)
Res. RPC-SO-26-No.433-2023 -
Dirección Regional de Seguros
Res. SCVS-IRQ-DRS-2023-00036904 -
Catastro Público del Mercado de Values
Res. SCVS-IRQ-DRMV-2020-00005936
Practice areas
The business world is constantly evolving, and so is the way we serve our clients. Four specialized practices, one commitment: your success.
Legal Practice
Civil and Commercial Law
We advise and represent individuals and businesses in civil and commercial matters, providing solutions for managing contracts, obligations, property disputes and business relationships.
Constitutional Law
We protect our clients’ constitutional rights and guarantees through legal action and specialized advice on the conduct of public bodies and private parties.
Administrative Law
We support our clients in their dealings with public sector bodies, providing advice and representation in administrative proceedings and administrative litigation.
Tax Law
We help individuals and businesses manage their tax affairs, providing specialized advice, defense in proceedings before the tax authorities and litigation representation to protect their rights and interests.
Corporate Criminal Law
We advise and represent companies, executives and employees in investigations and criminal proceedings related to business activities, promoting sound legal risk management.
Arbitration and Mediation
We promote alternative dispute resolution methods that enable parties to reach agreements promptly, confidentially and efficiently, avoiding lengthy court proceedings whenever possible.
Employment Law
We provide comprehensive advice on employment relations, hiring, regulatory compliance, dispute prevention and representation in administrative and judicial proceedings.
Audit & Assurance
We provide audit and assurance services that strengthen the reliability of financial information, supporting decision-making and compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
Business Consulting (ADVISORY)
We help organizations address strategic and compliance challenges through specialized advice that strengthens decision-making and adds value to the business.
Financial Consulting
We provide specialized advice to strengthen companies’ financial management, developing solutions for financial planning, assessment and structuring.
Accounting and Outsourcing
We support organizations’ accounting management with comprehensive solutions that optimize processes, ensure regulatory compliance and allow them to focus on business development.
Competition Practice
Antitrust Compliance
We design and implement competition compliance programs to help organizations prevent risks, strengthen internal controls and promote a culture of compliance.
Market Studies
We conduct market studies and analyses that provide insight into the competitive dynamics of different sectors, supporting business and regulatory decision-making.
Anticompetitive Practices Investigations
We advise and represent companies in investigations into alleged anticompetitive conduct, ensuring a technically grounded defense at every stage of the proceedings.
Merger Control
We support organizations through mergers, acquisitions and other business combinations, advising on compliance with applicable regulations and filings before the competent authority.
Representation before the Superintendencia
de Competencia Económica
We represent our clients in administrative proceedings before the Superintendencia de Competencia Económica, providing a technical and strategic defense at every stage of the process.
Competition Compliance Programs
We develop compliance programs tailored to each organization’s needs to prevent legal risks, strengthen sound business practices and promote fair competition.
Data Protection
Compliance with the Organic Law on Personal Data Protection
We advise and represent individuals and businesses in civil and commercial matters, providing solutions for managing contracts, obligations, property disputes and business relationships.
Compliance Programs
We design and implement programs tailored to each organization’s circumstances, strengthening responsible personal data management and promoting a culture of privacy.
Privacy and Data Processing Policies
We draft and review policies, notices, clauses and procedures for personal data processing, ensuring they align with current legislation and each organization’s activities.
Data Protection Audits
We assess organizations’ processes, documents and controls to determine their level of compliance and identify opportunities to improve personal data management.
Data Protection Risk Management
We identify and assess risks associated with collecting, storing, using and transferring personal data, proposing preventive and corrective measures to reduce their impact.
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
We provide specialized advice and support for the proper performance of the Data Protection Officer’s duties, facilitating compliance with their legal and organizational responsibilities.
Corporate Training
We develop training programs for employees, executives and those responsible for data processing, strengthening their knowledge and promoting good practices throughout the organization.
International Presence
MGR has been recognized by the world’s leading legal and financial organizations, with a presence and alliances across three continents.
GLOBAL NETWORK OF FIRMS
Integra International
Accepted as the representative firm for Quito, Ecuador in December 2020. The alliance provides international professional support alongside the team in Ecuador, assisting cross-border operations to the highest standards.
INTERNATIONAL LEGAL RANKING
LEADERSLEAGUE
A French rating agency with more than two decades of experience, analyzing legal and financial markets in over 40 countries. Inclusion in its rankings raises MGR’s international profile.
GLOBAL LEGAL DIRECTORY
Legal 500
It analyzes the capabilities of law firms in more than 150 jurisdictions worldwide, updating its research annually based on feedback from 300,000 clients.
Our Partners
Four professionals with more than 20 years of experience, specialized training and a commitment to excellence in Ecuador.
MANAGING PARTNER
Santiago Muñoz
· Tax
· Audit
· Tax Planning
A lawyer and legal representative with more than 20 years of experience providing business advisory services. An expert in tax, domestic and international taxation, assurance and tax planning, and representation in tax matters. He practices Administrative, Tax and Financial Law.
LEGAL PARTNER
Franklin
Robles
· Procedural Law
· Financial Law
· Constitutional Law
A lawyer with 20 years of experience and advanced studies in Procedural Law and Financial Law. He has distinguished himself in private practice, public service and financial institutions. His services include legal advice, defense and court representation for individuals and legal entities in Civil, Criminal and Constitutional matters.
COMPETITION PARTNER
Gilberto Gutiérrez
· Competition Law
· Regulatory Law
A lawyer since 2002, a national and international consultant since 2009 and a university lecturer since 2006, specializing in Competition Law. His experience in Ecuador spans retail, automotive, agribusiness, healthcare and telecommunications. He is a recommended and effective choice for Competition Law matters.
ACCOUNTING / FINANCE PARTNER
Diego
Pérez
· Accounting
· Finance
· General Management
He holds an International Business engineering degree, a postgraduate qualification in project management and certification from Harvard University’s “Theory and Tools of the Harvard Negotiation Project” workshop. He has more than 10 years of experience at companies including CVA, PwC and CBC, managing teams and projects in international trade and customs in the construction sector in Ecuador and Bolivia, as well as the financial assessment and valuation of projects and companies.
A lawyer and legal representative with more than 20 years of experience providing business advisory services. An expert in tax, domestic and international taxation, assurance and tax planning, and representation in tax matters. He practices Administrative, Tax and Financial Law.
A lawyer with 20 years of experience and advanced studies in Procedural Law and Financial Law. He has distinguished himself in private practice, public service and financial institutions. His services include legal advice, defense and court representation for individuals and legal entities in Civil, Criminal and Constitutional matters.
A lawyer since 2002, a national and international consultant since 2009 and a university lecturer since 2006, specializing in Competition Law. His experience in Ecuador spans retail, automotive, agribusiness, healthcare and telecommunications. He is a recommended and effective choice for Competition Law matters.
He holds an International Business engineering degree, a postgraduate qualification in project management and certification from Harvard University’s “Theory and Tools of the Harvard Negotiation Project” workshop. He has more than 10 years of experience at companies including CVA, PwC and CBC, managing teams and projects in international trade and customs in the construction sector in Ecuador and Bolivia, as well as the financial assessment and valuation of projects and companies.
What our clients say
MGR are the best consultants and auditors: highly professional, ethical and reliable in every respect. Their level of knowledge and the quality of their advice exceed expectations on every project.
Juan Carlos Prieto
Regional Business Development Manager
BlueCard
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Quito, Ecuador