Her professional practice focuses on the design and implementation of advanced tax strategies aimed at efficiently reducing tax burdens while maximizing the effective use of financial resources. She also assumes responsibility for short- and long-term tax planning, integrating risk and opportunity assessments within the applicable regulatory framework. Her functions further include comprehensive tax compliance management.
Prior to joining Lexvalor Abogados, Katherine built her career within Big Four firms, where she specialized in tax advisory and corporate consulting. Her experience in these international firms provided her with solid expertise in complex cross-border transactions, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning for multinational clients.
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Academic Training:
1. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Ecuador – 2021.
2. Master’s degree in law with a specialization in Tax Planning and International Taxation, Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, Ecuador – 2025.
3. Diploma in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Chile – 2026. Program with triple international certification (Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Universidad Autónoma de Paraguay, and Carver University), focused on the application and analysis of international financial reporting standards.Professional Experience:
1. Associate, Tax and Accounting Advisory, Pérez Bustamante & Ponce (PBP), 2020 – 2022.
2. Associate, Tax and Legal Advisory, PwC Ecuador, 2023 – 2024.
3. Senior Associate, Fiscal and Corporate Advisory, EY, 2024 – 2026.
4. Senior Tax Specialist, Lexvalor Abogados, 2026 – present.
Recognitions
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Chambers and Partners Global 2026 Results
We are pleased to share the results obtained by Lexvalor Abogados in the latest Chambers and Partners Global 2026 research, where we have been recognized across all practice areas currently evaluated by this prestigious publisher. Recognized Practice Areas: Banking and Finance – Band 2 Corporate…
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Lexvalor Abogados Recognized as Ecuador Tax Firm of the Year 2025 by ITR
In recent days, our firm was recognized as Ecuador Tax Firm of the Year 2025 at the ITR Americas Tax Awards, an honor that distinguishes the leading firms in tax advisory services across the region. This recognition reflects the commitment, technical excellence, and experience of…
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Lexvalor in Legal 500: Key Insights into Trademark Litigation in Ecuador
Our professionals Luis Marín, Kevin Ortiz, Eduardo Espinoza, Michelle Luna and Jeniffer Acosta are co-authors of the Ecuador chapter: Trademark Disputes of the comparative guide published by the international legal publisher Legal 500, one of the most recognized global references in the legal market. These…