Partner
Family Office, Tax
Juan Gabriel leads our tax practice. His experience and track record make him an expert in tax planning and structuring in Ecuador.
Juan Gabriel leads our tax practice. He is widely recognized as the go-to expert in Ecuador for all tax planning and structuring matters.
He has an impressive track record in representing clients in administrative and judicial tax claims as well as offering tax planning strategies and resolving complex queries. He provides tax analysis for M&A and helps define structures to streamline the tax cost and minimize risks.
Clients commend his clarity and ability to simplify the very complex local tax system. In recent years, Juan Gabriel has achieved wide recognition in matters relating to advising high-net-worth individuals on estate planning, corporate governance and wealth structuring.
Spanish
English
Ecuador
Pérez Bustamante & Ponce (2003 – present)
National and international lecturer and speaker (present)
Professor of Tax Law, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador (2018 – present)
Professor of Tax Law, Universidad Internacional del Ecuador, Quito (2011 – 2017)
Professor in the Tax Management Program, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador (2015 – 2017)
Member, Board of Directors and Executive Committee, Chamber of Industry and Production, Ecuador (2012 – 2016)
Analyst, International Taxation Department, Internal Revenue Service, Ecuador (2002)
Analyst, Reconsideration Department, Internal Revenue Service, Ecuador (2002)
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito (Lawyer, 2002)
Academy of American and International Law, Dallas, U.S.A. (Diploma in Comparative Law and United States Law for foreign lawyers, 2007)
Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. (Master of Laws, LLM, 2015)
Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador (Master´s degree in Administrative Law, 2015)
"Juan Gabriel Reyes-Varea is resourceful. There is no problem that scares him: he will sit down with us and find practical solutions"
“Highly Regarded”
Revered partner Juan Gabriel Reyes-Varea is a first port of call in the Ecuadorian tax market for complex matters involving tax planning and structuring. He also has a strong track record representing major international and national clients in administrative and judicial tax claims.
"Leading Individual"
“Highly Regarded”
Revered partner Juan Gabriel Reyes-Varea is a first port of call in the Ecuadorian tax market for complex matters involving tax planning and structuring. He also boasts a strong track record representing major international and national clients in administrative and judicial tax claims. "Juan Gabriel Reyes-Varea is an excellent professional with very strong business acumen and service levels."
“Leading Individual”
Market-leading partner Juan Gabriel Reyes-Varea is held in the highest esteem by both clients and peers alike. A client appreciates that "he offers a very strong focus in the tax area and provides extensive experience handling matters in this field." A different interviewee describes him as "a very good tax adviser," while another states: "Juan Gabriel Reyes-Varea is an eminent practitioner in Ecuador's tax arena."
Outstanding practitioner Juan Gabriel Reyes-Varea comes highly recommended by market observers for his strong tax practice. A client describes him as “one of the most knowledgeable and experienced lawyers in the country,” further highlighting him as “one of the best tax lawyers in the region.” A different interviewee enthuses: “He is a top-tier practitioner who offers ample knowledge, a prestigious reputation and unmatched experience in this field.”
Co-head of department Juan Gabriel Reyes-Varea comes highly recommended by the market, with one source stating: “He is definitely someone who stands out in the tax market. He has good clients, good judgement and a good practice.” A client adds: “He is very focused and highly attentive.”
“Leading Individual”
“Recommended lawyer”
“Co-head of department Juan Gabriel Reyes-Varea is revered as “a very knowledgeable lawyer with broad expertise,” with sources noting: “He has a very in-depth knowledge, and his opinion is very well respected as he looks not only into the issue but has global vision too.” He routinely assists the firm’s biggest clients with a variety of tax planning and structuring mandates”
“Juan Gabriel Reyes-Varea is applauded by sources and is highlighted as “a great and knowledgeable lawyer for tax consulting and litigation.” He frequently advises on tax planning and structuring, as well as assisting with administrative claims and the tax implications of cross-border transactions”
Ecuador Bar Association
International Bar Association
Ecuadorian Tax Law Institute
Latin American Tax Law Institute
International Fiscal Association – IFA
Tax in Cross Border Deals.
Latin Lawyer. 2013.
The Tax Disputes and Litigation Review 2014
co-authored with Alejandro Páez. United Kingdom: Law Business Research, second edition, chapter 6, 2014.
The Tax Disputes and Litigation Review 2015
co-authored with Alejandro Páez. United Kingdom: Law Business Research, third edition, chapter 9, 2015.
Práctica de compliance en Latinoamérica: estado actual de la legislación anticorrupción y otras
co-authored with Alejandro Páez. Colombia: Grupo Iberoaméricano de la Práctica de Compliance, first edition, Ecuador chapter, pp. 137-154, 2015.
The Tax Disputes and Litigation Review 2016
co-authored with Alejandro Páez. United Kingdom: Law Business Research, fourth edition, chapter 10, 2016.
The Tax Disputes and Litigation Review 2017
co-authored with Alejandro Páez. United Kingdom: Law Business Research, fifth edition, chapter 10, 2017.
