Bernardo Tobar, Managing Partner, Tobar ZVSBernardo Tobar, Managing Partner
Navigating mergers and acquisitions (M&A) necessitates a delicate balance between regulatory compliance, business acumen, and strategic foresight. Distinguished by its pioneering integration of digital solutions, Tobar ZVS, a law firm based in Ecuador, has crafted a unique approach to M&A. The company’s profound understanding of Ecuadorian regulatory details and its clients’ strategic goals ensures that each transaction is not only compliant to local regulations but optimally structured to seize market opportunities and achieve substantial business advancements.

“From the outset, we give our clients access and visibility to their projects’s planning and tracking through digital tools,” explains Bernardo Tobar, managing partner. “This transparency builds trust and enhances the collaborative spirit that is essential in today’s fast-paced business environment.”

Tobar ZVS’s success stems from its pioneering integration of advanced digital solutions into its M&A practice. By combining tools like Thomson Reuter’s HighQ with AI and automated contract systems, Tobar ZVS not only streamlines but also transforms the processes. The tools are tailored to the specific needs of each client and project. Whether acquiring a mining company or a financial institution, the firm provides relevant due diligence checklists, project management tasks, and contract templates. This allows the firm to quickly review complex contracts against established templates and identify deviations, ensuring efficiency and precision in every transaction.

Tobar ZVS is well-known for its multidisciplinary approach, which complements its digital prowess.

The firm emphasizes the need for its early involvement in M&A processes to maximize efficiency and strategic alignment. By involving clients in the initial stages of project planning, the firm thoroughly understands their needs and influences the target selection criteria based on its extensive market knowledge and understanding of local opportunities. The firm’s proactive approach allows it to guide clients toward more advantageous targets and make strategic decisions.

The firm’s expertise extends to managing complex negotiations and regulatory considerations. With robust teams in tax advisory, corporate, compliance, antitrust, labor and litigation, resources are pooled from all specialties to give clients a holistic view during the due diligence process. The experienced team identifies potential risks while uncovering opportunities that would otherwise go unnoticed.

Tobar, with his expertise in negotiation, personally oversees these integrations, ensuring that every angle is considered. “We’re not just lawyers; we’re strategic advisors,” he states. Tobar’s active involvement in each project ensures that the firm’s standards of excellence are constantly upheld. His personal commitment to the success of each transaction is a hallmark of the firm’s client centric approach and a major component of its competitive edge.

  • From the outset, we give our clients access and visibility into the planning and tracking of their projects through digital tools


Tobar ZVS has a flexible structure that fosters collaboration across disciplines. This allows partners and account managers to involve experts from different areas to address each project’s unique needs. The firm’s interdisciplinary approach is particularly effective in sectors that require complex regulatory understanding, such as environmental laws in resource-heavy acquisitions, promoting seamless cooperation.

Today, Tobar ZVS is not just participating in the M&A market—it is shaping it. The firm’s blend of advanced technology, skilled negotiation, and industry-specific knowledge sets a new benchmark for M&A transactions. As the industry continues to evolve Tobar ZVS stands poised to guide its clients through complex challenges, maintaining the same meticulous precision and unwavering dedication that have earned it its reputation.