Main services of the company
Civil and Contract Law is a fundamental part of the legal system that regulates the relationships between individuals and organizations in society. At Solines & Asociados Abogados Abogados, we understand that these areas are essential to your daily life and business relationships. We provide comprehensive legal advice to our clients in matters related to the civil and contractual field that allow us to regulate personal and patrimonial relationships between individuals and private entities.
At Solines & Asociados Abogados, we have a team of professionals with experience in commercial transactions who will be able to advise you on different legal businesses and the various types of contracts such as: associations, consortiums, trusts, licenses, franchises, maquila, etc., instruments that will allow the growth of the company or enterprise, as well as its presence in the market, in addition to protecting illegal practices or extrajudicial judicial conflicts in advance.
Our specialised services in this area involve advice on all matters relating to antitrust and unfair competition law, so that our clients can operate in the market in compliance with the legal framework and thus avoid anti-competitive conduct that restricts competition and affects competitors and/or consumers. Our team of lawyers will provide permanent support in all administrative processes that have an impact in the field of competition so that our clients’ businesses are successful.
Every company small, medium, or large must implement compliance systems that enable them to prevent, detect, and mitigate unlawful acts and corrupt practices. These systems help protect the company’s reputation and avoid legal sanctions. The ultimate goal of compliance is to ensure that the market, consumers, users, and society as a whole can trust that both public and private entities operate transparently within the system. This is made possible through the implementation of prevention and mitigation programs based on best practices, aimed at avoiding operational and legal risks that may impact third parties.
Our Firm, through its team of expert attorneys, advises and supports clients in the design and implementation of policies, processes, procedures, protocols, and regulations that allow the client to build an effective culture of compliance and integrity.
Services provided by the Compliance Department:
- Due diligence, risk assessment, and diagnostics
- Design and drafting of Codes of Ethics and Integrity Policies
- Training on compliance and anti-corruption matters
- Conducting internal investigations
- Outsourced Compliance Officer services
- Good corporate governance
- Legal reports based on the client’s commercial activity
- Alignment of policies, processes, and reporting mechanisms with Ecuadorian legislation
- Anti-money laundering, anti-monopoly, and anti-illicit capital policies
- Anti-corruption policies, among others.
Constitutional Law stands as the cornerstone underpinning the order of a nation. In this field, focused on the Constitution as our Magna Carta, the birth of the rights and duties of citizens, the configuration of the State and the crucial separation of powers are established. At Solines & Asociados Abogados, we have highly trained professionals who are prepared to address our clients’ constitutional issues. An understanding of inalienable principles, such as sovereignty, equality and the rule of law, is essential to ensure a just and democratic society.
We provide specialized legal support in the development of startups, formation of MiPyMEs, establishment of large local and multinational companies. Our team of lawyers extensive experience in complex corporate processes allows us to offer comprehensive advice tailored to our clients legal and business needs.
Solines & Asociados Abogados offers a wide range of corporate legal services, including:
- Corporate Due Diligence processes for compliance verification and implementation of recommendations.
- Compliance with corporate obligations before regulatory authorities (SCVS).
- Control, management, and custody of corporate books.
- Preparation of administrator appointments and registration processes.
- Drafting and review of contracts for professional services by legal representatives.
- Share transfer and participation assignment processes.
- Establishment of companies regulated by the Superintendence of Companies, Securities, and Insurance.
- Legal representation and fiscal domicile services for companies.
- Advice and support in the preparation and implementation of shareholders’ agreements.
- Consultancy in capital increase and decrease processes and statutory reforms.
- Domiciliation of foreign companies.
- Advice on statutory reform processes (change of corporate purpose, name change, updating, and modernization).
- Consultancy in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) processes.
- Dissolution, liquidation, and cancellation of companies under the procedures regulated by the Companies Act.
- Advice in administrative procedures before the Superintendence of Companies, Securities, and Insurance for complaints, official processes, etc.
- Advice and support in the resolution of disputes related to controversies among partners, agreements, directors, or administrators.
- Support in all types of corporate, commercial, and business transactions executed by the company.
We provide our clients with fiscal peace of mind through our team of highly specialized and experienced experts. We maximize benefits through innovative, efficient, and cost-effective solutions that adapt to each client’s needs. Our goal is to minimize costs by identifying tax benefits and developing customized tax plans. Services:
SOLINES & ASOCIADOS ABOGADOS provides a series of legal and technical services related to the protection of personal data. Some key services in this area include: Comprehensive advising on the process of adapting to personal data protection regulations. Advising on the adoption of technical, organizational, and security measures. Data protection compliance assessment and diagnostics Advising on the adoption of technical, organizational, and security measures. Analysis of risks related to personal data Data Processing Impact Assessment (DPIA) Structuring and configuration of documents related to data protection, including policies, consent clauses, informative clauses, confidentiality agreements, and instructions with data processors. DPO services for companies Regulatory consulting.
At Solines & Asociados Abogados, we understand that e-Government and e-Government are fundamental today. Our approach is based on a combination of legal expertise and technological know-how, enabling us to provide high-quality legal advice in this field. We know that your time is valuable and that the digital world is advancing by leaps and bounds. That’s why we invite you to put your business in the hands of professionals who are aware of the latest regulations and trends in the field of e-Government.
In an ever-changing environment, we offer you a beacon of stability. From contract management to data protection to dispute resolution, we’re with you every step of the way. Our experience and expertise in the legal intricacies of e-commerce will allow you to focus on what matters most to you: growing your online business.
We don’t just react to legal problems, we work tirelessly to avoid them. Our mission is to make you feel safe and supported on this exciting digital journey. Find out how to make your online business thrive safely.
Our team of business experts provides comprehensive advice to entrepreneurs using simplified processes to create and operate new businesses, seeking more flexible labour contracting modalities and guiding them in the search for sources of financing (seed capital, crowdfunding, preferential interest rates, etc.), which allow them to minimise financial obstacles.
SOLINES & ASOCIADOS ABOGADOS focuses its main advisory services in entertainment law on:
Software & Video Games:
Film & Audiovisual
Music:
Theater and Dance:
Plastic Arts & Photography:
Editorial and Literary:
Handling matters related to family and inheritance law plays a fundamental role in the life of every individual, and often involves unexpected legal challenges. At our Firm, we understand the importance of these issues and are prepared to offer advice and support at every stage, even in the most complex cases. Our team of professionals is committed to protecting your interests and those of your loved ones, giving you the peace of mind and confidence you need in this type of process.
The Firm’s main services in the area of intellectual property.
Services:
Industrial Property
- Registration of trademarks, commercial names, and slogans, among others.
- Patents for inventions, utility models, and designs
- Protection of commercial and industrial secrets
- E-book publishing agreements
- Distribution and monetization through technology platforms
- Contracts for the commissioning of work
- Rights assignment and licensing
- Translation agreements
- Literary agency agreements
- Distribution and printing agreements
- Suppression or alteration of technological protection measures and rights management information
- Representation, negotiations, and royalties collection
Copyright and related rights
- Registration of works and software
- Protection of other benefits
- Production, representation, publishing, development, implementation, and maintenance agreements, among others.
- Advisory services for collective management organizations
- Technology transfers
- Transfers of rights and licenses
- Actions for cessation of infringements and precautionary measures in administrative and legal proceedings.
- Negotiation, mediation, and settlement agreements
Plant Varieties
- Plant variety protection
- Licensing and royalty agreements
- Representations
- Transfers
- Administrative Protections
- Negotiation, mediation, and settlement agreements
SOLINES & ASOCIADOS offers a wide range of services related to individual labor law, as well as collective law. Here are the main ones.
Services:
- Labor compliance audits (due diligence),
- Advisory on personnel recruitment
- Advising and negotiation in the termination of employment contracts;
- Structuring of employment and incentive policies;
- Preparation of employment contracts, confidentiality agreements, addendums, warnings, and other documents;
- Internal regulations preparation and approval;
- Advice on the structuring of manuals and codes of conduct, ethics, and others concerning personnel;
- Representation in labor claims and complaints, sanctioning procedures, and others before labor authorities;
- Legal counsel in “vistos buenos” (employee dismissal with ministerial approval);
- Representation in hiring processes and collective conflicts;
- Advisory on retirement processes
- Legal representation in labor and employment trials
- Representation in sanctioning and employer liability proceedings before the Ecuadorian Institute of Social Security (IESS).
- Legal advising on social security and occupational health and safety issues
- Job training and regulatory updates
The Firm’s philosophy is to ensure that our clients avoid conflicts, which is why our legal contingent is oriented towards this. However, when conflicts do arise, it is the duty of SOLINES & ASOCIADOS to protect the interests and rights of our clients, sponsoring and defending their causes in matters related to:
- Knowledge processes,
- Execution proceedings,
- Compensation actions
- Precautionary measures
- Preparatory proceedings
At Solines & Asociados Abogados we understand the challenges and complexities faced by people seeking to settle in a new country and secure their immigration status. Our team of experts provides specialised legal advice on a variety of immigration matters to ensure your regular stay in Ecuador.
In addition, we focus on providing comprehensive assistance in the mobilisation of personnel of multinational companies and the recruitment of foreign talent. We ensure that executives and employees can successfully relocate and settle in our country in compliance with all relevant legal regulations.
In our eagerness to prevent our clients from having to go through long, costly, and exhausting judicial processes with third parties, our team of lawyers promotes the use of alternative mechanisms that are more agile, confidential, and economical, such as: negotiation, conciliation, mediation, and arbitration.
If you are immersed in the exciting world of real estate, you are in the right place! Our real estate lawyers have experience and in-depth knowledge of the laws and regulations that govern this sector.
Sometimes the legal issues can be a confusing maze. But don’t worry, we are here to simplify it and make it all clear and simple for you. We offer you personalised advice, clear answers to your questions and tailor-made solutions that are adapted to your needs. At Solines & Asociados Abogados, your peace of mind is our priority.
Our team of attorneys provides comprehensive legal counsel in the renewable energy and electricity sectors, with a focus on business activities related to the energy transition, distributed generation, self-consumption, green hydrogen, energy communities, storage, smart grids, efficient mobility, and interconnection.
- Legal analysis and support in public procurement processes
- Advisory services on Public-Private Partnerships (APPs)
- Drafting and review of energy transportation, distribution, commercialization, and supply contracts
- Drafting and review of direct contracts
- Assistance in obtaining regulatory permits and licenses
- Administrative proceedings before the regulatory agency, among others
We are the leading Firm in the country for several consecutive years, advising the main Technology, Media and Telecommunications companies; our proximity to the sector for more than 25 years, has allowed us to have a highly specialized team, which understands technology and is part of its constant evolution; this has differentiated us from the competition, because our services are not restricted to the legal, but includes the vision and needs of our clients from the technical point of view.
Since the revolution in mobile telephony and the Internet at the end of the last century marked by the massive penetration of mobile phones, the explosion of websites, the proliferation of email services, new business models, and the emergence of e-commerce that began to transform markets, Solines & Asociados Abogados positioned itself as the leading firm in Ecuador in technology and telecommunications matters.
After the first major crisis in the early 2000s, the firm consolidated its leadership during the second wave with Web 2.0 and the revolution of social networks, mobile Internet, Big Data, IoT (Internet of Things), SaaS (Software as a Service), and the consolidation of cloud services, together with the legal and regulatory challenges that came with them.
Today, facing the third wave, our firm is ready and well-positioned to work alongside its clients in addressing the new challenges brought by Web3, as well as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and all emerging products, services, and solutions including fintech, asset tokenization, smart contracts, NFTs, and crypto-assets which will be further empowered by 5G technology in telecommunications.
Telecommunications:
- Legal advice on telecommunications matters, concessions, and obtaining licenses, permits, and registrations
- Representation of clients in disputes before telecommunications regulatory and oversight authorities
- Assistance in spectrum concession processes for various services
- Legal advisory in the deployment of telecommunications infrastructure, data capacity and transport contracts, and access to and use of public infrastructure
- Legal advice for the provision of satellite and space operation services
Technology:
- Legal and regulatory compliance advice for digital services in Ecuador
- Legal support for the development of software and technological applications
- Legal assistance in technology-related matters involving cybercrimes, including digital attacks, cyber fraud, fraudulent digital transactions, and digital identity theft
- Legal advisory in e-commerce and digital payment systems
- Legal advisory on the use of technology in the workplace
- Legal advice on legislative and regulatory processes related to information and communication technologies
- Legal advisory for the provision of financial services through digital means and the development of new services based on Blockchain
- Legal support for asset tokenization projects through smart contracts, NFTs, in partnership with VibeStudio, covering technological, regulatory compliance, and environmental sustainability aspects
- Legal advisory in the development and/or adoption of applications, solutions, and services involving artificial intelligence, intelligent bots, automated information and response systems, and similar technologies