
Adriana Paredes
Practice Areas
With over a decade of professional experience, Adriana has been actively involved in the design, review, and implementation of complex corporate structures, as well as in the establishment of autonomous estates for various fiduciary businesses.
In the area of compliance, she leads the implementation of anti-money laundering programs, codes of conduct, and anti-corruption policies, supporting her clients in adopting sound corporate practices that enhance the reputation and integrity of their operations.
Since 2019, she has been part of the Train the Trainers initiative, organized by the Business Transparency Network in Quito, Ecuador. This platform brings together professionals from various disciplines with the aim of promoting integrity and curbing corruption across the business value chain. Her involvement reflects a steadfast commitment to fostering an ethical, transparent, and resilient corporate culture.
Additional information
Academic Training:
1. Currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Compliance and Risk Management at ADEN Business School, Panama.
2. Diploma in Compliance and Business Ethics, 2023, Universidad San Francisco de Quito.
3. Master’s Degree in Business Law, Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, 2021.
4. Postgraduate Specialist in Business Law, Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, 2017.
5. Law Degree from the Faculty of Jurisprudence, Universidad Central del Ecuador, 2014.Professional Experience:
1. Legal Assistant, Fabara & Compañía Abogados, 2010 – 2011
2. Paralegal, Lexvalor Abogados, 2011 – 2013
3. Legal Advisor, Mega Santamaría S.A., 2012 – 2014
4. Senior Associate, Lexvalor Abogados, 2014 – PresentMemberships:
1. Professional Associate of the Instituto Latinoamericano de Compliance (ILC)
Recognitions
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A strong practice. Recognition that goes beyond.
We are pleased to share that Chambers and Partners Latin America 2027 has recognised Lexvalor Abogados across 8 practice areas, with 16 individual rankings, reaffirming our position among the most highly regarded law firms in the Ecuadorian legal market. In this edition, our practice areas…
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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…

