
With extensive experience in immigration and foreign national matters, he runs the Immigration Department, specializing in counseling national and multinational companies on all matters regarding temporary and permanent visa procurement and expatriate employees.
Moreover, he is an expert in naturalization, identity, and civil data processes and coordinates with lawyers in the U.S.A. when counseling companies and individuals regarding relocation and legalization of immigration status there.
With over 25 years of experience, he specializes in managing matters related to immigration, migration, naturalization, and legalization of expatriates. Additionally, he provides advice on immigration planning for multinational companies and immigration processes to the United States, collaborating with immigration attorneys in that country. His experience also encompasses all aspects related to identity processes and civil registrations.
Among his most recent transactions is the immigration advisory provided to companies across various sectors, including telecommunications, hydroelectric, oil, construction, agribusiness, and others.
Additional information
Academic Training:
1. Law degree and Juris Doctor degree, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito, 2007
2. Specialist in Business Law, Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, Quito, 2018Professional Experience:
1. Legal advisor, Ortega-Grijalva Law Firm, 1997–2007
2. Independent law practice, 2007–2016
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…

