With 20 years of experience in both the public and private sectors, Danilo Icaza Ortiz is a distinguished lawyer and consultant specializing in Economic and Regulatory Administrative Law, Public Procurement, Intellectual Property, Banking, and Corporate Compliance.
He holds a Law degree from Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil, a Master’s degree in Intellectual Property, and a specialization in Public Procurement and Government Oversight. He has furthered his academic training at IDE Business School and Universidad Austral of Argentina.
Throughout his career, he has held important senior leadership positions, including Acting Regional Superintendent of Guayaquil and Regional Director of Legal Proceedings at the Superintendency of Banks, General Manager of ENAMI EP, and Legal Director in various government ministries. He has also served as a consultant for international organizations and as a lecturer at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
His professional practice combines the strategic management of complex litigation with comprehensive corporate legal counsel, providing high-level legal solutions focused on risk mitigation, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
He currently leads the Banking and Fintech Law practice at Apolo Abogados.
Apolo Abogados: Of Counsel (since 2026)
EVA ENGINEERING S.A.: Legal Counsel & Comptroller (since 2023)
FEXLAW Abogados: Practice Area Partner (2021–2026)
Pódium Capacitaciones: CEO (2023–2024)
PADF International Consulting: Public Procurement, Concessions & Investment Climate Consultant (2022)
Crealegis: Director of Regulatory & Litigation Practice (2018–2020)