Categoría: BF Insights
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Is There Really a Constitutional Prohibition on International Arbitration in Ecuador?
Since the entry into force of the 2008 Constitution (“CRE”), Article 422 has become one of the most debated provisions of Ecuador’s constitutional text. For more than a decade, its application has been marked by divergent interpretations, contradictory judicial decisions, and a political burden that has ultimately blurred its true legal scope. The underlying question…
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Personal Data Protection Officer (DPO): The New Backbone of Corporate Compliance in Ecuador
The advancement of digital transformation, the consolidation of data-driven The advancement of digital transformation, the consolidation of data-driven business models, and growing global concern over privacy have led organizations to reevaluate, question, and restructure their internal practices. In Ecuador, this evolution has materialized with the entry into force of the Regulations for the Personal Data…
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Corporate Digitalization: Are We Ready for Fully Virtual Shareholders’ and Partners’ Meetings and Signatures?
Following the pandemic—five years behind us now—a growing trend accelerated: moving corporate governance into digital environments. Today, the Companies Law and other applicable regulations allow Boards, Shareholders’ Meetings, and Directors to meet, deliberate, and decide without ever setting foot in a meeting room. But is the business ecosystem ready for a fully virtual operation? The…