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Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2027 : Ecuador


Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado

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Provided by Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado

Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado is a leading Ecuadorian Banking & Finance practice, with particular strength in project finance, syndicated lending and corporate finance. The Firm has been involved in many of Ecuador’s most significant and sophisticated financing transactions in recent years, particularly across the energy, natural resources and infrastructure sectors, acting for international and local financial institutions, DFIs, multilateral organisations, investment funds, sponsors, borrowers and collateral agents.

Project finance is a cornerstone of the practice. FBPH combines sophisticated financing capabilities with deep regulatory and sector-specific expertise, enabling its lawyers to advise throughout the project lifecycle, including on financing structures, bankability, risk allocation, security packages and underlying project and concession arrangements. Its integrated Banking & Finance and Energy & Natural Resources capabilities represent a key differentiator in complex transactions involving regulated and capital-intensive industries.

The team also has substantial experience in corporate and cross-border finance, including bilateral and syndicated facilities, acquisition and expansion financings, refinancings, working-capital facilities and secured lending. Over the past three years alone, FBPH has consolidated its position as a go-to Ecuadorian firm for complex, high-value and cross-border financing mandates.

Industries (1)

  • Energy, Oil & Gas, Mining, Infrastructure and Transportation

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Banking & Finance - Ecuador

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado has a notable practice in Ecuador with standout capabilities in banking and finance matters. The team is adept at handling project finance mandates, particularly in the mining and renewable energy sectors. The department is frequently retained by multilateral lenders investing in Ecuadorian infrastructure projects and mining developments. Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado is also sought after to assist with syndicated loans, corporate financing and debt refinancing mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado represented China Development Bank in the financing granted to XTRIM for the expansion of its network.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado have strong commercial acumen. They are not focused solely on the legal details; they also provide practical advice that helps ensure transactions are completed successfully.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Mario Alejandro Flor
    Band 1Mario Alejandro Flor

    Mario Alejandro Flor

    Standout partner Mario Alejandro Flor is commended by clients and peers alike for his noteworthy career in the Ecuadorian banking and finance field. He has vast experience advising clients on a wide range of financing transactions, especially in the infrastructure arena.

    • Mario Alejandro Flor is always available whenever we need support. He manages information effectively, demonstrates strong commercial acumen and brings extensive experience to the table. He is also highly reliable.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
    • Mario Alejandro Flor is highly diligent and gets straight to the point, providing exactly the information you need to know. He delivers thorough, agile responses and is always quick to provide clear, practical advice.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingAlejandro Pérez
    Up and ComingAlejandro Pérez

    Alejandro Pérez

    Up-and-coming partner Alejandro Pérez enjoys strong client recognition for his work in the capital markets space.

    • Alejandro Pérez demonstrates excellent responsiveness and is always available when needed. He also has an excellent command of Ecuadorian law.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

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