Latin America Guide 2027 : 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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Full-service law firm Apolo Abogados offers strong public law expertise in Ecuador. The department is recognised for its work on public-private partnership projects and concession-related matters, including concession extensions, particularly in the infrastructure sector. The team is also well placed to handle constitutional law matters and contentious administrative proceedings.
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Apolo Abogados advised AMBIENSA on the structuring and negotiation of a public-private cooperation agreement aimed at promoting access to housing for Ecuadorian migrants residing abroad.
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Apolo Abogados demonstrates technical expertise, strategic judgement and a comprehensive understanding of particularly complex legal issues, addressing matters with rigour, efficiency and a results-oriented approach.
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Partner Javier Cardoso Andrade is noted for his public law expertise in Ecuador. His practice includes public procurement matters and contentious administrative disputes, particularly in the maritime sector.
Javier Cardoso Andrade is excellent, demanding and meticulous. He is a comprehensive adviser and manages the team exceptionally well.
Head of Public Law
Provided by Apolo Abogados
José Gabriel Apolo
Head of Department
Javier Sper
Andrés Cervantes
Paulina Andrade
Saskya Sacasa
Borys Mantilla
Luis Valarezo
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