María Emilia Acevedo
Practice Areas
She has experience in providing legal advisory services to financial institutions, with an emphasis on drafting and reviewing contracts, negotiation, portfolio management, and legal analysis.
Throughout her academic and professional development, she has complemented her training by participating in international projects, legal innovation initiatives, and collaborations with multilateral organizations, further distinguishing herself through academic achievements and representation in national banking law competitions.
Additional information
Academic Training:
1. Finance (ongoing), Universidad San Francisco de Quito
2. Law Degree, Universidad San Francisco de Quito (2020–2024), Magna Cum Laude
3. Exchange Semester, Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administración (CESA), Colombia – 2024
4. Certificate in Fintech and Emerging Financing Models in a Dynamic World, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam – 2023
5. Certificate in Legal Oratory and Argumentation, Universidad Complutense de Madrid – 2022Professional Experience:
1. Legal Assistant, Andersen Ecuador | Quito, Ecuador (Jun 2024 – present)
2. Legal Intern, Legal Aid Clinic USFQ | Quito, Ecuador, Feb 2025 – present.
3. Intern, International Programs Office USFQ | Quito, Ecuador, Jun 2024 – Sep 2024.
4. Legal Advisor, Banco Solidario | Quito, Ecuador,Jun 2022 – Dec 2023.
5. Legal Intern, Banco Solidario | Quito, Ecuador, Sep 2021 – Mar 2022.
Recognitions
Insight Lexvalor
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 Abogados Recognized Again as a Leading Firm in The Legal 500 2026
We are pleased to share that in the recently published The Legal 500 Latin America 2026 guide, Lexvalor Abogados has achieved a total of 23 rankings — 8 practice area recognitions and 15 individual distinctions for our professionals. These results reaffirm Lexvalor Abogados as one…
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Tax Law
Lexvalor Abogados shortlisted for “Firm of the Year – Tax” at the ITR Americas Tax Awards 2025
We are pleased to announce that Lexvalor Abogados has been shortlisted, for the third consecutive year, for Firm of the Year at the ITR Americas Tax Awards 2025, a recognition granted by the prestigious publication International Tax Review (ITR). This nomination highlights the commitment and excellence of our Tax team and demonstrates…