Latin America Guide 2026 : Ecuador
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Provided by Apolo Abogados
Apolo Abogados’ Public Law department is recognised for its expertise in administrative, regulatory, and constitutional matters, advising some of Ecuador’s most prominent companies and associations, including Industrial Pesquera Santa Priscila, Nirsa, Grupo El Rosado, Pronobis, Anecacao and Asotep. The team regularly represents clients in public procurement, concessions, PPPs, fisheries, mining, energy, and complex administrative litigation before national courts and international forums such as the WTO and IATTC.
The practice is led by Javier Cardoso, whose background as Vice-Minister of Fisheries and Legal Advisor to the Ministry of Energy strengthens his legislative and regulatory practice, having contributed to the drafting of the Fisheries Law and other key sectoral regulations. He is joined by José Gabriel Apolo, recognised for managing multidisciplinary teams in high-stakes cases; Andrés Cervantes, a rising figure in constitutional litigation and professor at leading universities; Javier Sper, specialist in public procurement and administrative litigation, with prior experience at the Attorney General’s Office; and Pablo Cevallos, whose knowledge of administrative law and concessions adds significant value to the team.
Apolo Abogados is distinguished for delivering agile, business-oriented legal strategies in highly regulated industries.
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Apolo Abogados enters the rankings, receiving plaudits from its clients for its expertise in regulatory matters in different fields within the realm of public law. The legal team boasts a noteworthy specialisation in mandates related to maritime law, as well as a number of offices across Ecuador.
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Acting on behalf of Dulantri, Apolo Abogados filed an administrative lawsuit before the district courts, challenging the Guayas provincial government's decision to unilaterally terminate a contract awarded to the client, as well as seeking compensation for the damages caused.
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Apolo Abogados shows an analytical capacity, a strategic approach and in-depth regulatory knowledge. Its experienced team can handle complex cases and offer specialised advice in various industries.
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Up-and-comer Javier Cardoso of Apolo Abogados is recognised by the market for his involvement in Ecuador's public law sphere.
Javier Cardoso Andrade is an excellent lawyer with very good analysis skills. He searches for solutions to possible conflicts and is a good leader to his team.
Head of Public Law
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José Gabriel Apolo
Head of Department
Javier Sper
Andrés Cervantes
Paulina Andrade
Saskya Sacasa
Borys Mantilla
Luis Valarezo
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