Your trusted legal ally in Ecuador

At Cazar Pesántez Abogados, we combine experience, ethics, and a preventive approach to deliver legal solutions that protect individuals, families, and businesses. Our practice focuses on medical law, business law, and asset and estate planning.

Mission

To provide personalized, strategic, and high-quality legal advice and support.

Vision

To be recognized as the leading law firm in Ecuador and the region.

Purpose

To practice law with social responsibility and professional dedication.

History and Trajectory

Cazar Pesántez Abogados was founded in 1994 with the purpose of providing specialized legal counsel. Over the years, and through various stages of growth, the firm expanded its services to meet the evolving needs of businesses, families, and healthcare professionals.

This evolution led to the launch of its core products: DOCTORISK®, FAMILEX, and BACKOFFICE LEGAL—three programs designed to offer comprehensive legal solutions in the areas of business, healthcare, and family affairs.

Today, the firm has a presence in Quito and Manta, consolidating its position as a benchmark in Ecuador and the region.

Actualmente, la firma cuenta con presencia en Quito y Manta, consolidándose como un referente en el Ecuador y la región.

Brief Timeline

Founded (1994)

Expansion of services

Launch of DOCTORISK® and FAMILEX

Presence in Quito and Manta

Before 2020

The founding partners and senior attorneys built a solid track record in both the public and private sectors, leading strategic legal processes in key areas such as family businesses, corporations, and public administration.

2020 – 2021

After years of accumulated experience and a shared vision, the foundations were laid for a new legal structure focused on excellence, specialization, and personalized service.

2022

Cazar Pesántez Abogados is officially established as a firm that integrates experience, innovation, and strong values to deliver high-level legal solutions.

2023

DOCTORISK® is launched as a pioneering product in Ecuador for the prevention of legal risks in the healthcare sector, integrating legal advice, regulatory compliance, and technical legal defense.

2024

The firm expands its portfolio with two new strategic practice lines:
• FAMILEX, focused on asset and estate planning and family governance for complex business families.
• BACKOFFICE LEGAL, a comprehensive legal operations management service for companies, with an emphasis on compliance, efficiency, and ongoing support.

2025 and Beyond

We project our growth toward the digital transformation of legal services, progressive internationalization, and the consolidation of our firm as a reference in specialized and preventive legal counsel in Ecuador and the region.

Our Values

At Cazar Pesántez Abogados, our values are not abstract principles; they are the foundation of every decision we make and the way we relate to our clients.

Loyalty: We build strong, long-term relationships, always acting in the best interests of our clients and prioritizing their legal well-being above all else.

Transparency: We communicate clearly, honestly, and in a timely manner. From the first contact to the final execution of each service, our clients have full clarity regarding scope, conditions, and legal risks.

Inclusion: We value and respect diversity in all its forms, creating an environment where every client feels heard, understood, and treated fairly, regardless of background, profession, or experience.

Leadership: We anticipate legal and business challenges. We guide our clients with strategic vision, up-to-date knowledge, and innovative legal solutions, particularly in sensitive sectors such as healthcare through products like DOCTORISK®.

Justice: We believe in the practice of law as a tool to create balance, resolve conflicts ethically, and defend the rights of those who place their trust in us.

Commitment: We approach every case with closeness, responsibility, and dedication. We fully engage in the matters entrusted to us, understanding that behind every legal process there are people, projects, and dreams that deserve protection.

These values define who we are and how we work. They are the ethical framework that enables us to deliver legal counsel with purpose, a human-centered approach, and real results.

Legal Team

Managing Partner

Senior Attorney / Head of the Corporate Law Practice / FAMILEX

Senior Attorney / Medical Law / Mediation / Criminal Law

Senior Attorney / Head of the Corporate Law Practice / BACKOFFICE LEGAL

Legal Assistant

Administrative Management

Frequently Asked Questions
What types of clients do you serve?

SMEs and large companies, independent professionals, healthcare providers (clinics and hospitals), and business families.

Primarily in Ecuador. For domestic matters, and for cross-border cases, we assess the scope of each matter and collaborate with allied law firms in Quito, Manta, Guayaquil, and Ambato.

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Why choose us

– Personalized service

– Interdisciplinary team

– Expertise in medical and business law

– Preventive approach and efficient resolution

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