Partner
Compliance and Anti-Corruption, Dispute Resolution
Edgar is part of our Dispute Resolution and Compliance teams and is well-regarded for his litigation experience.
Edgar is a member of the firm’s Dispute Resolution and Public Law practice areas.
In the field of dispute resolution, Edgar is known for his expertise in complex disputes in civil, commercial, arbitration (domestic and international) and private international law matters and administrative litigation. He advises and defends clients in all stages of proceedings, including representing clients at the National Court of Justice (petitions for cassation). He also actively participates in negotiations and mediation between private parties.
In the field of public law, Edgar advises clients on their dealings with various State establishments and institutions. This includes advice on administrative law, public procurement and administrative penalty procedures. He also actively participates in the defense of clients in investigations by the office of the Comptroller General. Edgar is also notable for his involvement in negotiations and mediations with public sector institutions.
Edgar is recognized for his deep knowledge and experience of all aspects of the Ecuadorian procedural system. His expertise is particularly appreciated in procures for the determination of civil liability in the following areas: (i) private contractual and extra-contractual, (ii) state contractual and extra-contractual, and (iii) administrative liability. He also has extensive experience in advising clients on various areas of the economy such as agribusiness; consumer and retail; education; energy, oil and gas; pharmaceuticals and health services; industry, and financial institutions.
Edgar is regularly invited to be a panelist or speaker at various forums on dispute resolution, arbitration and public law. He is a professor of commercial/civil law, procedural law and arbitration at several universities, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Furthermore, he is an independent arbitrator and on the list of arbitrators of the Arbitration Centers of the Quito Chamber of Commerce, Universidad San Francisco de Quito and Fedexpor.
Spanish
English
Ecuador
Pérez Bustamante & Ponce (August 2006 to June 2011 and January 2013–present). Partner since October 2019
Arbitrator, Arbitration and Mediation Center, Quito Chamber of Commerce (February 2024–present)
Arbitrator, Fedexpor Arbitration and Mediation Center (October 2022–present)
Arbitrator, Arbitration and Mediation Center, Universidad San Francisco de Quito (July 2019–present)
Independent arbitrator (2019–present)
Postgraduate Professor for the Advanced Specialization and Master’s Degree in Procedural Law. Subjects include (i) Orality and evidence, management and strategy in complex litigation (2021–present) and (ii) Procedural elements (2010–2015), Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, Quito
Undergraduate Professor of (i) Introduction to procedural law (2016 to 2017 and 2024–present); (ii) General procedures and theory of evidence (2023–present), Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador
Undergraduate Professor of general theory of procedure, organic procedure, obligations, legal business and liability, introduction to law, case diagnosis clinic and theory of procedural remedies, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito (2008–2021)
Arbitration Secretary, Arbitration and Mediation Center of the Quito Chamber of Commerce, Ecuador (2014–2022)
Assistant District Attorney, Municipality of the Metropolitan District of Quito (July 2011–December 2012)
Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, Quito, Ecuador (Master’s Degree in Procedural Law, 2021)
Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, Quito, Ecuador (Specialist in Procedural Law, 2008)
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito (Lawyer, 2006)
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito (Degree in Juridical Science, 2006)
"Edgar Ulloa-Balladares benefits from solid dispute resolution skills in Ecuador. He demonstrates particular skills in litigation."
"Edgar Ulloa-Balladares has great vision and communication skills, delivering work that is both deep and detailed."
Department co-head Edgar Ulloa-Balladares enters the rankings for the first time this year after garnering notable recognition from market observers. He is routinely sought after to act on administrative and constitutional proceedings in Ecuador. He offers further expertise in public procurement mandates.
"Edgar Ulloa-Balladares is an excellent legal adviser for litigation matters. He has strong knowledge of the judicial system in a complex judicial environment such as Ecuador. Edgar provides timely support and innovative litigation strategies."
"Next Generation Partner"
Edgar Ulloa-Balladares "is a strategist who is able to offer good mediation skills."
“Next Generation Partner”
Key partner Edgar Ulloa-Balladares is commended by a client, who reports: “He is a strategist who is able to offer good mediation skills.” They also appreciate that “he is a spectacular litigator.” Another interviewee adds: “He is a very good lawyer in this field.”
“Nex Generation Partner”
Partner Edgar Ulloa-Balladares is singled out for praise by interviewees, with one reporting: “He offers very good knowledge and expertise in arbitration,” adding that “he provides a good responsive approach and is always available for our needs.” Another source notes: “He has obtained excellent results for us in complex matters.”
“Senior associate Edgar Ulloa-Balladares comes recommended by sources for his strategic litigation capabilities, with one reporting: ‘He has been instrumental in defining our litigation strategies and offers knowledge of the administrative procedures and litigation mandates.’ He routinely assists clients with damages and debt recovery litigation.”
“Rising star”
Edgar Ulloa-Balladares frequently assists local and international clients with litigation strategies. Sources praise his high-quality work and affirm that they “wouldn’t think twice about working with him due to his solid knowledge and professionalism.”
” Sources describe him as “a very good and capable litigator”
Associate-to-watch Edgar Ulloa-Balladares is praised by clients for his ‘strong knowledge, empathy and mediation skills.’ They add: ‘He instils confidence.’ Sources describe him as ‘a very good and capable litigator,’ noting: ‘He's a valuable member of the team.’”
Highest ranked graduate, School of Law
Ecuador Bar Association
Pichincha Bar Association
International Bar Association
Ecuadorian Institute of Procedural Law
Fabián Ponce Foundation
