Professional Profile

A lawyer with over 30 years of experience in litigation, corporate law, strategic litigation, and alternative dispute resolution, he is recognized for his outstanding track record in asset recovery, having recovered over $25 million for his clients through final judgments and out-of-court settlements.

He has held key positions as a Legal Counsel and Legal Manager at high-profile banks, insurance companies, and business groups such as Austrobank Panama, Banco Pichincha, Filanbanco, Chaide & Chaide, Oriente Seguros, and Adelca. He also currently serves as an external consultant for TempoLegal.com, where he contributes his extensive experience to support individuals, entrepreneurs, and SMEs with accessible and effective legal strategies.

His in-depth knowledge of procedural law and tort law, combined with a practical, results-oriented approach, positions him as a leading professional in the defense of property and corporate interests.

Professional Experience

• Founding Partner at Benalcázar Abogados
• Judicial Attorney and Legal Manager at Austrobank Panama, Banco Pichincha, and Filanbanco, leading portfolio recovery and defense in strategic litigation.
• Comprehensive Legal Advisor for Oriente Seguros, Chaide & Chaide, and Adelca, with an emphasis on the enforcement of guarantees and asset protection.
• External Consultant for Tempo Legal, focused on providing practical legal solutions tailored to the needs of entrepreneurs and SMEs.

Academic Training

• Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador.
• Specialist in Procedural Law from the Simón Bolívar Andean University
• Diploma in Tort Law from the University of Salamanca.

Areas of Specialization

• Technical defense in complex litigation at national and international levels.
• Enforcement of executive titles, court judgments and arbitration awards.

Consulting in the Financial and Insurance Sector :

• Comprehensive legal strategies for banks, insurance companies, and business groups.
• Portfolio recovery processes and enforcement of real and personal guarantees.

Asset Recovery and Asset Protection :

• Over $25 million recovered for clients through successful lawsuits and settlements.

Alternative Dispute Resolution :

• Mediation and arbitration, offering efficient and agile solutions for the resolution of legal disputes.

Differentiating Elements

• Over $25 million in assets recovered through litigation and strategic settlements.
• Significant experience in banks, insurance companies, and large business groups such as Banco Pichincha, Austrobank Panama, Filanbanco, Chaide & Chaide, Oriente Seguros, and Adelca.
• Specialist in strategic litigation, portfolio recovery, and enforcement of guarantees.
• Commitment to tangible results and asset protection for national and international clients.
• External Consultant at TempoLegal.com, providing clear, accessible legal services with 30 years of experience.