José Gabriel Cornejo
Partner
His practice covers constitutional, business, and litigation law. Previously, he served as advisor to the Vice President of the Constitutional Court of Ecuador. He is an external consultant for Corral Abogados. Law degree from USFQ, cum laude, with a minor in History. Currently pursuing a master's in evidential reasoning at the Universities of Girona and Genoa. Columnist for La República since 2022, writing on justice, institutions, and power. Fluent in Spanish and English.
Nicole Espinosa
Partner
Her practice covers international arbitration, constitutional law, and commercial and civil litigation. Her most recent role was as a consultant for the Inter-American Development Bank at the Constitutional Court of Ecuador. Before that, she served as direct advisor to the same Court. In commercial litigation, she has handled mining, hydrocarbons, and telecommunications matters at Robalino Abogados. Her international arbitration experience under UNCITRAL, ICC, IACAC, and ICSID rules was built at Ferrere Abogados. Law degree from USFQ, summa cum laude, first in her class. Works fluently in Spanish and English.
Nelson Escobar
Of Counsel
Specialist in mediation, dispute resolution, and international arbitration. He has served as a consultant for the Inter-American Development Bank and the World Bank, and as an arbitrator for both institutions. He has completed negotiation programs at Harvard University.
Juan Diego Luna
Associate
Works in corporate law, commercial law, and intellectual property. Nearly ten years in private practice designing corporate structures, commercial contracts, and trademark registrations. Previously at Romero Arteta Ponce, one of Quito's most established law firms, where he handled intellectual property matters and due diligence. Law degree from Universidad de los Hemisferios. Master's in Business Law from Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar. Works in Spanish and English.
Santiago Dueñas
Partner
Leads operations, brand, communications, and business development at Contendi. Previously Content Lead at Team Liquid, one of the world's most recognized esports organizations, where he produced content with creators and athletes for brands like Alienware, Monster Energy, and SecretLab. He also worked at Keyword Ecuador, managing public relations, corporate communications, and audiovisual production for local and international agencies and clients. Graduate of Multimedia and Audiovisual Production from UDLA, with prior studies in Manchester, United Kingdom. Works with native fluency in Spanish and English.
Andrés Salvador
Legal Assistant
Law student with a minor in philosophy at USFQ, consistently on the honor roll since enrolling. In 2026, he was part of the winning team at the National Arbitration Competition. He has completed legal internships at Pérez Bustamante & Ponce, AVL Abogados, and the Directorate of Cooperation and International Affairs at the Attorney General's Office. Junior philosophy editor at Revista Ànima. Works in Spanish and English, with knowledge of French and German.