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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.

Chambers Review

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Public Law - Ecuador

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

  • 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.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Javier Cardoso Andrade
U
Javier Cardoso Andrade
Head of Public Law
U
Up and Coming

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Ecuador

Public Law

Javier Cardoso Andrade
U
Javier Cardoso Andrade
Head of Public Law
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Andrés Cervantes

Borys Mantilla

Javier Cardoso Andrade

Javier Cardoso Andrade

Head of Department

Javier Sper

José Gabriel Apolo

Head of Department

Luis Valarezo

Paulina Andrade

Saskya Sacasa

Clients

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Agripac

Asociación Nacional de Exportadores de Cacao - ANECACAO

Asociación de Terminales Portuarios Privados, ASOTEP

Dole

Emergentcold Latam

Grupo El Rosado

Industrial Pesquera Santa Priscila

Jan De Nul

Nirsa S.A.

Olam

Pronobis

Terminal Portuario de Guayaquil - TPG

Industries

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Agribusiness & Food

Energy & Natural Resources

Fisheries & Aquaculture

Maritime & Shipping

Public Procurement & PPPs

Real Estate & Construction

Retail & Consumer