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Gonzalo Dueñas

Lawyer
London

Summary

Strategic and adaptable legal and operational professional with experience in senior roles across government, diplomacy, and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) family office environments. Demonstrated expertise in international tax planning, cross-border entity structuring, real estate asset management, and discreet handling of personal and financial affairs for UHNW principals. Proven ability to design and implement efficient operational systems while coordinating multi-jurisdictional matters in fast-paced, confidential contexts. Strong skills in stakeholder management, decision-making, and conflict resolution.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Legal & Executive Advisor

UHNWI Family Office
10.2022 - Current
  • Lead legal and tax structuring initiatives for the family’s international holdings, including U.S., EU, and LATAM jurisdictions.
  • Advised on the establishment and optimization of international corporate structures to support tax efficiency and asset protection.
  • Managed day-to-day operations across real estate, legal, financial, and personal matters for the principal and affiliated entities.
  • Coordinated high-value real estate transactions, property management logistics, and cross-border compliance.
  • Oversaw sensitive personal matters, including visa and immigration processes, insurance, education planning, and charitable initiatives.
  • Acted as a key liaison with legal, tax, and investment advisors globally.
  • Built and implemented internal reporting and organizational systems for tracking key deliverables and operations.


First Secretary

Embassy of Ecuador to the United Kingdom
02.2020 - 05.2021
  • Acted as Charge D’Affaires, enhancing Ecuador’s diplomatic presence and handling complex political and economic matters.
  • Led crisis management operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, coordinating with UK and Ecuadorian authorities for successful evacuation operations.
  • Strengthened relationships with local stakeholders, effectively representing Ecuadorian interests.

Education

Master of Science - International Mineral Resources Management

CEPMLP, University of Dundee
Dundee
07-2022

Lawyer - Law

Universidad San Francisco De Quito, USFQ
Quito
05-2018

Skills

  • Cross-border tax structuring

  • Family office management

  • Legal transaction management

  • Real estate management

  • Executive support management

  • Operational efficiency improvement

Timeline

Legal & Executive Advisor

UHNWI Family Office
10.2022 - Current

First Secretary

Embassy of Ecuador to the United Kingdom
02.2020 - 05.2021

Master of Science - International Mineral Resources Management

CEPMLP, University of Dundee

Lawyer - Law

Universidad San Francisco De Quito, USFQ

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