What CorralRosales does

CorralRosales is an Ecuadorian law firm founded in 1975 and headquartered in Quito, with a second office in Guayaquil. The firm provides full-service legal advisory across 15 practice areas including Corporate and M&A, Competition and Antitrust, Intellectual Property, Banking and Finance, Employment and Labor, Tax and Customs, Dispute Resolution, Mining, Oil and Gas, Data Protection, Environmental Law, Government Procurement, and Regulatory matters. Its primary client segments are multinational companies operating in Ecuador and large national corporations, with additional reach into entrepreneurs via a pro-bono program.

The firm operates a traditional professional services revenue model based on project-based advisory fees, supplemented by a Legal Secondment service that places CorralRosales lawyers in client legal teams on a fixed-fee basis, and the Entrepreneur Program offering pro-bono and specialized consulting targeting female, minority, and LGBTQ+ founders. The firm is a long-standing member of the TAGLaw international independent-firm network and the L2B Aviation specialist association, and is consistently ranked by Chambers and Partners (Band 1 in IP, 2026), Legal 500 (Tier 1 in IP, Corporate M&A, and Competition and Antitrust, 2026), Latin Lawyer, IFLR 1000, Leaders League, and IP STARS. Practice areas are organized to serve 10 industry sectors including Aviation, Distribution and Services, Energy and Natural Resources, Food and Beverages, Infrastructure and Construction, Insurance, Pharma, Real Estate, Retail, and TMT.

Ownership and management remain within the partnership, with three Rosales family members among the 13 named partners; the firm has no parent company and no external institutional investors. Reported headcount is 51-100 employees across partners, associate lawyers, and technicians. Recent high-profile mandates include acting as co-counsel to ASUR in the USD 2.1 billion acquisition of CPC and a 46.5% stake in Quiport (December 2025), and advising Minera Boroo on its acquisition of a Codelco subsidiary in Ecuador (July 2026). Pricing is project-scoped and not publicly disclosed.

Name

CorralRosales

Legal name

CorralRosales

Website

https://corralrosales.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CorralRosales is a Quito-headquartered full-service Ecuadorian law firm founded in 1975 with offices in Quito and Guayaquil, serving multinational corporations and large national clients across 15 practice areas, with strong international directory recognition and network ties to TAGLaw and L2B Aviation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Quito

HQ country

Ecuador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: Professional legal services including corporate, employment, tax, competition, intellectual property, regulatory, and litigation services provided to corporate clients.
2. Legal Secondment: Placement of lawyers in client offices for dedicated legal support on fixed fee basis
3. Entrepreneur Program: Pro-bono and specialized consulting services for entrepreneurs, particularly female, minorities, and LGBTQ+ individuals

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CorralRosales is a full-service Ecuadorian law firm offering comprehensive legal advisory services across 15 core practice areas including Corporate and M&A, Intellectual Property, Competition and Antitrust, Banking and Finance, Dispute Resolution, Tax and Customs, Employment and Labor, Environmental Law, Mining, Oil and Gas, Data Protection, Regulatory, Administrative and Public Law, Government Procurement, and Customs and Foreign Trade. The firm serves multinational and large national companies operating in Ecuador, complemented by a Legal Secondment service for embedded in-house counsel support and an Entrepreneur Program for startup founders.

Product overview

CorralRosales is a full-service Ecuadorian law firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of legal services organized around 15 core practice areas: Administrative and Public Law, Banking and Finance, Competition and Antitrust, Corporate and M&A, Customs and Foreign Trade, Data Protection, Dispute Resolution, Employment and Labor, Environmental Law, Government Procurement, Intellectual Property, Mining, Oil and Gas, Regulatory, and Tax and Customs. The firm complements its practice areas with specialized services including Legal Secondment (temporary in-house counsel placement) and an Entrepreneur Program (pro-bono support for startup founders). The firm operates across 10 key industry sectors: Aviation, Distribution and Services, Energy and Natural Resources, Food and Beverages, Infrastructure and Construction, Insurance, Pharma, Real Estate, Retail, and TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications).

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Corporate and M&A Provides counsel on mergers, acquisitions, corporate restructuring, joint ventures, and shareholder agreements.
• Intellectual Property Offers trademark, patent, copyright prosecution and litigation, enforcement actions, and IP portfolio management.
• Competition and Antitrust Advises on merger control, antitrust compliance, competition investigations, and market power regulation under Ecuadorian law.
• Banking and Finance Covers banking regulatory matters, financial transactions, and lending operations for domestic and international financial institutions.
• Dispute Resolution Handles domestic and international arbitration proceedings, dispute resolution, and litigation strategy.
• Employment and Labor Advises on employment contracts, labor regulations, collective bargaining, and workforce compliance in Ecuador.
• Tax and Customs Provides tax planning, controversy resolution, and compliance counsel for corporate taxation matters.
• Administrative and Public Law Provides legal advice on administrative litigation, compliance, government procurement, and regulatory matters before Ecuadorian authorities.
• Environmental Law Provides environmental compliance, permitting, and regulatory counsel for industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Government Procurement Advises government entities and private parties on public procurement, contracting, and concessions.
• Customs and Foreign Trade Advises on customs classification, foreign trade regulations, tariffs, and cross-border trade compliance.
• Data Protection Offers compliance advisory under Ecuador's data protection framework, including LOPDP requirements and regulatory guidance.
• Mining Advises on mining concessions, environmental permits, and regulatory compliance for mining operations in Ecuador.
• Oil and Gas Provides regulatory and contractual counsel for oil and gas exploration, production, and transportation operations.
• Regulatory Advises on telecommunications, broadcasting, technology regulations, and digital media compliance.
• Legal Secondment Provides temporary in-house legal counsel placement, with lawyers working full-time at client offices on a fixed-fee basis for specific projects or ongoing legal support.
• Entrepreneur Program Pro-bono program and specialized consulting for entrepreneurs, with focus on female, minorities, and LGBTQ+ individuals to develop new business ideas and models.

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TAGLawcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network of independent law firms providing global reach and collaboration opportunities for client referrals and knowledge sharing across jurisdictions.
• L2B AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized aviation law association recognized as 'elite' by Chambers and Partners. Provides specialized aviation legal expertise and network connections.
• American Bar Association (ABA)minorOthersProfessional association membership for legal professionals
• Ecuadorian Association of Intellectual Property (AEPI)minorOthersNational association for intellectual property professionals
• International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI)minorOthersInternational association dedicated to intellectual property protection
• Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APPA)minorOthersRegional association of patent attorneys in Asia
• Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI)minorOthersWestern Hemisphere IP association for professionals
• American Chamber of Commerce QuitominorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness association for American companies in Quito
• Quito Chamber of Commerce (CCQ)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business association for commerce in Quito
• Ecuadorian Industries ChamberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational association representing industrial sector
• Ecuadorian Mining ChamberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation representing mining industry in Ecuador
• Ecuadorian-American Chamber of Commerce GuayaquilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness association for American companies in Guayaquil
• Official Chamber of Commerce of Spain in Quito (CAMESPA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpanish commerce chamber operating in Quito
• European Communities Trade Mark Association (ECTA)minorOthersEuropean trademark professionals association
• International Bar Association (IBA)minorOthersGlobal organization of bar associations and law societies
• International Chambers of Commerce (ICC)minorOthersWorld business organization representing business interests
• International Trademark Association (INTA)minorOthersGlobal trademark association for brand protection
• Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)minorOthersAssociation for IP-owning companies and individuals
• Pharmaceutical Trade Mark Group (PTMG)minorOthersSpecialized association for pharmaceutical trademarks
• World Intellectual Property (WIP)minorOthersInternational intellectual property association
• Gericó AssociatesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness development partner providing marketing and business development services

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Dentons (Ecuador office): Global mega-firm with an active Ecuador presence serving the same multinational client base across corporate, M&A, and regulatory matters. Comparable in services but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Baker McKenzie (Ecuador office): Global firm with longstanding Ecuador practice advising on cross-border M&A, regulatory, and dispute matters for multinationals. Overlaps with CorralRosales on marquee mandates but competes from a global platform.
• DLA Piper (Ecuador office): Global firm with an active Ecuador practice serving multinational corporates on cross-border transactions and regulatory matters. Competes for the same blue-chip mandates from a broader international platform.

Regional players

• Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría: Leading Andean full-service firm with offices across Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru advising on cross-border corporate, M&A, and regulatory work. Highly comparable regional player serving the same multinational Latin America footprint.
• Carey: Leading Chilean full-service firm and frequent co-counsel on Andean cross-border transactions including mining and energy matters. Comparable on cross-border mandates where CorralRosales has acted (e.g., the Codelco/Boroo transaction).
• CMS (Ecuador / Andean practice): International firm with an Andean regional practice covering corporate, energy, and regulatory matters across Ecuador and neighboring jurisdictions. Comparable on cross-border energy and infrastructure mandates.

Direct peers

• Bustamante & Bustamante: Historic full-service Ecuadorian law firm with deep corporate, banking, and regulatory practices serving large national and multinational clients. Closely comparable on heritage, service breadth, and client profile.
• Falconi Puig Abogados: Top-tier Ecuadorian full-service firm with a strong international focus, advising multinationals on corporate, antitrust, regulatory, and IP matters. Directly comparable on service mix and cross-border client profile.
• Pérez Bustamante & Ponce: One of Ecuador's largest and longest-established full-service law firms, also serving multinational corporates across corporate, regulatory, and dispute resolution matters. Highly comparable in terms of geography, client base, and practice breadth.
• Estudio Jurídico Cevallos: Established Ecuadorian law firm advising corporate and multinational clients on regulatory, corporate, and litigation matters. Comparable domestic peer competing for the same Ecuador-based mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/corralrosalesec

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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