Services
Legal
In law, this area is known as corporate or company law, and it is our strength. We have advised startups and multinationals across different industries on the formation and execution of businesses, involving both domestic and foreign investment. All of our professionals have outstanding experience in this area, so we are constantly up to date.
Here is a brief sample of what we do:
- Formation, restructuring or establishment of companies or businesses
- Compliance with companies’ monthly and annual obligations
- Partnership and joint venture agreements
- Capital increases, bylaw amendments, reactivation, change of domicile, transformations, among others
- Purchase and sale of companies or equity interests
- Legal closure of businesses, such as dissolution and liquidation
- Shareholder agreements
- Advisory for family businesses and development of corporate governance
- Resolution of internal disputes
- Review and risk analysis of regulatory non-compliance (due diligence)
- Securities market advisory
We have extensive experience advising individuals and businesses, from small companies to multinationals, on transactions worth millions of dollars.
Here is a brief sample of what we do:
- Preventive advisory on tax, accounting and financial matters
- Preparation and/or review of monthly and semi-annual VAT returns
- Net worth declarations
- Administrative tax claims
- Advisory and support during mass control processes and tax audits conducted by the SRI (Ecuadorian Internal Revenue Service)
- Tax litigation
- Advisory on corporate and asset structuring and restructuring
- Preparation and/or review of withholding tax returns
- Preparation and/or review of income tax returns
- Preparation and/or review of annexes to be submitted to the SRI
Employees are a company’s most important asset, and also one of its greatest contingencies. We work to prevent disputes through proper contractual and regulatory practices. Our solutions are strategic and innovative.
Here is a brief sample of what we do:
- Employment contract advisory
- Advisory on compliance with obligations and exercise of rights
- Implementation of preventive dispute resolution measures
- Labor and social security due diligence
In a world where social impact is essential, we want to offer you our experience and specialized knowledge to drive your organization forward. At Seikla, we are proud to support organizations like yours that seek to create a positive impact on society through sustainable models.
Here is a brief sample of what we do:
- In-depth analysis of your business model to optimize its economic, social and environmental impact
- Structuring of, or transition toward, a sustainable business
- Corporate acts and corporate governance
- Support with impact contracts
- Employment and volunteer agreements
- Impact-oriented public procurement
- Due diligence processes
- Advisory on tax benefits and incentives
In Ecuador, protecting your data is crucial! We ensure that both public entities and private companies comply with the Organic Law on Personal Data Protection and its regulations. At SEIKLA, we offer solutions to implement measures that protect the data of your clients, staff and other stakeholders.
Here is a brief sample of what we do:
- Initial assessment to identify the types of personal data being accessed, evaluating the level of technical, administrative, risk and legal compliance
- Determination of the technical, administrative and legal measures applicable to your business
- Training for the organization’s staff
- Templates and forms for proper data management with clients and third parties
- Policies and procedure manuals tailored to your type of business
A brand is a business’s most important differentiating asset. We provide advisory on administrative and civil proceedings, supporting you from the registration of your trademark to potential contingencies arising from unauthorized use. We work hand in hand with our administrative services area to develop innovative businesses and ideas.
Here is a brief sample of what we do:
- Registration of trademarks, trade secrets and patents
- Franchising processes
- Representation in negotiation and litigation
- Trademark clearance searches
- Registration strategy (name, logo, product line)
- Renewals, oppositions and trademark defense
- Trademark monitoring
- Advisory on protecting creative works (photos, texts, audiovisual content, catalogs, collections)
- Assignment and licensing agreements, influencer collaborations, image rights, commissioned design or production, and more
- Defense in cases of plagiarism or misuse of image or trademark
- Oppositions to third-party registrations
In legal terms, this is known as administrative law, which governs the relationship between individuals and the State. This relationship sets certain limits on what individuals and companies may do, and our support helps you navigate these regulations and avoid penalties for non-compliance. Regulatory advisory is necessary for every economic activity in Ecuador.
Here is a brief sample of what we do:
- Single Business Activity License (LUAE)
- Municipal business license and Fire Department permit
- Quito Turismo operating permit
- Operating permit issued by the Ministry of Health
- Health permits and registrations
- Municipal permits
We see, we guide, we achieve” is one of SEIKLA’s mottos, and it speaks to our ability to resolve disputes. We prevent conflicts in line with our clients’ objectives. We set a strategy, discuss scenarios and take action. We work to reduce risks, whether through settlement or litigation. Our purpose is to give our clients peace of mind.
Here is a brief sample of what we do:
- Creation of internal dispute resolution mechanisms
- Strategic negotiation and training
- Mediation advisory
- Advisory on litigation risk prevention and control
- Advisory and representation in civil and commercial proceedings
- Advisory in domestic arbitration proceedings
To become a government supplier, it is essential to follow a series of procedures set out by law to ensure the project’s success. It is a complex process, but with our legal and financial advisory, you will feel fully supported.
Here is a brief sample of what we do:
- Obtaining the Single Supplier Registry (RUP)
- Preparation of bids through the MFC/USHAY application, where applicable, and their proper electronic submission
- Assistance in common-regime procedures: minimum-value purchases, reverse auctions, corporate reverse auctions, low-value contracts, quotations and tenders
- Advisory on the electronic catalog: general, inclusion, school meals and medicines (strategic health goods)
- Advisory on consulting procedures: direct contracting, shortlists and public competitions
- Special procedures and procedures financed by multilateral lending institutions
- Filing of complaints, claims and administrative appeals
- Support before, during and after contract settlement
- Responses to findings issued by the Office of the Comptroller General
Family is the most important part of our lives, and also the most complex to manage because of interpersonal relationships. At SEIKLA, we help you achieve your family and personal goals so you can protect your assets. We work from a preventive and strategic perspective to reduce current and future risks.
Here is a brief sample of what we do:
- Separation of property and prenuptial agreements
- Pre-marriage advisory
- Probate (effective possession of inheritance)
- Drafting and review of wills
- Advisory on inheritances and bequests
- Succession planning
- Donations
Whether you work in construction, invest in real estate or are about to carry out a property transaction, SEIKLA’s professionals are ready to support you. We provide comprehensive advisory on structuring, execution and closing, taking all stakeholders into account. Our team includes specialists in strategic management of construction contracts with backgrounds in both industrial engineering and law, which has proven to be a key strength in this area. We align ourselves with your goals.
Here is a brief sample of what we do:
- Co-ownership agreements and drafting of condominium (horizontal property) regulations
- Declaration of horizontal property regime
- Establishment of a trust or other entity chosen to develop the project
- Purchase promises, sales, leases and loans for use of real estate
- Strategic contracting for the construction sector
- Contract administration, support and management control
- Guarantees and liens
- Implementation of sound contract management policies throughout a project’s life cycle
Specific regulations apply when you want to launch a new product, purchase advertising space, label products, or handle returns, legal and commercial warranties, and contracts with clients or suppliers.
We focus on every stage of the relationship between suppliers and consumers: from advertising or offers, through the purchase of goods or services within a contractual framework, to the final stage of fulfilling obligations and potential future litigation.
Here is a brief sample of what we do:
- Representation of consumers and suppliers
- Advisory on advertising campaigns and commercial promotions
- Review and analysis of custom, standard-form and digital contracts, informed consent forms, among others
- Negotiation, mediation and dispute resolution before, during and after judicial or administrative claims
- Advisory on reviewing internal policies such as commercial warranties and product returns, among others
Globalization has made it possible for people to move quickly around the world. At SEIKLA, we work to ensure a peaceful, safe and legal stay. We analyze each case individually to offer different alternatives according to each client’s specific needs. We value our clients’ time, so we work to reduce red tape by being effective and proactive.
Here is a brief sample of what we do:
- Work visas
- Immigrant visas (residency) and non-immigrant visas (temporary stay)
- Residency Agreement for Nationals of Mercosur States Parties and Associated States
- Nationality
- Visa registration and census registration
Our team specializes in international trade from both a legal and commercial perspective, so we offer comprehensive advisory. Our main destination markets have been Europe and Latin America. We stay on top of global requirements, which is why we support domestic products in their first export.
Here is a brief sample of what we do:
- Negotiation and dispute resolution processes
- Strategic international contracting
- Application of international trade regulations
- Advisory on financing, logistics, transportation and branding
Here is a brief sample of what we do:
- Creation of legal structures for fashion or beauty brands
- Advisory on labeling, technical standards and industrial property of designs
- Industrial design protection
- Drafting of contracts: suppliers, employees, influencers
- Drafting of collaboration and confidentiality agreements
- Drafting of authorizations
