Almeida Guzman & Asociados

Almeida Guzmán & Asociados experience is comprised of consultation on legal, tax and economic undertakings, as well as on project finance, mergers, split-offs, take-overs and acquisitions. Business restructuring. Among its clients, the firm has companies engaged in industry, commerce, tourism, real estate, agriculture, construction, oil, energy, telecommunication, services, banking, finance and securities. The academic background and professional experience of the firm provide our services a global perspective. The firm considers the client a productive entity that seeks input for decision-making within legal and tax frames which respond to efficient and accurate economic criteria. Our engagement starts with the analysis of the cases and issues brought to assessment. We develop and propose alternatives and solutions in accordance with the applicable legislation, under pragmatic and viable considerations. We understand our professional practice as a responsibility toward the client. The basic principle of our professional practice is the rigorous observance of ethic rules. The firm guarantees absolute confidentiality in handling the information to which it has access, and commits itself to avoid conflicts of interest. The firm is aware of its responsibility as a member of the community. Its performance is based on clear concepts of corporate social responsibility, solidarity, tolerance and respect. The principles that define a good human being are observed by its associates in all their public and private acts.

PUBLICATIONS OF THE FIRM (Author: Dr. Diego Almeida-Guzmán, Senior and Technical Partner): Tax Incentives in Ecuadorian Legislation*, 1982. Perspectives and Scope of Decision 169: Andean Multinational Corporations*, 1986. Tax Withholding at the Source*, 1989. Synopsis of Ecuadorian Legislation of the Securities Market and Other Related Issues*, 1993. Synopsis of the General Law of Financial Institutions*, 1994. Purchasing of Commercial Papers: A Doctrinal Appraisal*, 1995. The Contract of Credit in Ecuadorian Legislation*, 1996. Course of Corporate Tax Legislation*, 2001. Essays and articles on law and economic matters for national and international magazines. *Publications in Spanish.