Advise our clients from the preliminary stages of investment in Ecuador to maximize the benefits, incentives and preferential treatment available under Ecuadorian law for infrastructure & real estate projects.
Advise on the preparation of proposals and bids for competitive bidding, execution and negotiation of concession agreements, delegated management agreements and others available under local legislation.
Advise on structuring Public-Private Partnerships.
Advise on and represent our clients in applying for licenses and permits from municipal, provincial and national authorities.
In conjunction with our outstanding dispute resolution team, advise and represent our clients in mediation, litigation and arbitration proceedings.
Chambers Latin America 2026
"Pérez Bustamante & Ponce offer impeccable work as they always know how to handle complex issues in the best way, recommending the most suitable alternatives for the clients."
Latin Lawyer 250 2026
"The firm has established itself as one of Ecuador's top project finance practice groups, gaining market respect by successfully guiding the first PPP concession following legislative reforms. PBP's team is always at the forefront of Ecuador's largest infrastructure projects and foreign developers and lenders alike seek out the team’s advice."
Legal500 2026
"Pérez Bustamante & Ponce has established a strong presence in the real estate market in Ecuador, advising on the full life cycle of economically significant real estate and construction projects, including the drafting, negotiating and closing of sophisticated lease agreements."
Chambers Latin America 2025
"Pérez Bustamante & Ponce is one of the largest firms in Ecuador and they have the experience to understand the business and be able to provide legal advice on each of its challenges and circumstances."
Chambers Latin America 2024
“Pérez Bustamante & Ponce are able to successfully handle complex mandates with a client-driven and solution-oriented approach. They always offer top-notch service and practical advice. We are very impressed with their expertise, dedication, thoroughness and efficiency.”
The Legal 500 2024
"They have extensive knowledge of the client’s business and the regulations that affect our operations. We love that it is a diverse and highly specialised team. There are expert lawyers in each practice area advising you and I believe that this is the main added value. You do not have the same partner advising you in all areas, but a true specialty and a lot of sophistication."
Latin Lawyer 250 2024
"The firm has a reputation for being one of the country’s best project finance practices. Its work steering the first PPP concessions awarded under the amended legislation is in part responsible for its recognition in this field. The deals, often worth billions of dollars, are among the country’s biggest infrastructure projects. Foreign developers and lenders alike seek Pérez Bustamante’s advice in a range of project finance deals, including the development of bridges, transport systems, ports, government buildings, hydroelectricity dams and state-sponsored technology hubs."
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