Our team of experts in energy, environmental, finance, dispute resolution and tax law provide specialist and coordinated multi-faceted advice to meet all the legal needs of our clients, enabling them to make the most of their investment opportunities in Ecuador. This focus allows us to:

Advise our clients from the preliminary stages of investment in Ecuador, providing legal and regulatory advice on structuring oil & gas projects.

Advise on how to maximize the benefits and incentives available under Ecuadorian law to oil & gas investors.

Assist with the negotiation and execution of investment agreements to access the incentives available for these types of investment.

Negotiate contracts in accordance with our clients’ objectives.

  • Exploration and production, transport and retail.
  • Upstream agreements with the Ecuadorian State and its public enterprises.
  • Farm-in or Farm-out
  • Specific service agreements

Advise our clients on regulatory matters and processes with the oil & gas authorities.

Advise on environmental legislation and informing local communities of projects.

In conjunction with our experienced dispute resolution team, advise and represent our clients in mediation, litigation or arbitration proceedings.

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