Energy & Natural Resources
Latin America Guide 2025 : Ecuador
Band 2
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Provided by AVL Abogados
We are one of the first Ecuadorian law firms to have entered the mining industry more than 20 years ago. Both as in-house and outside counsel for mining companies, we have accompanied our clients throughout all phases of the industry, including mineral exploration, production, refining and commercialization.
Our firm advises our clients on day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with mining regulations and related areas (environmental, labor, corporate, commercial, administrative and foreign investment law). We ensure that our clients' mining activities are carried out smoothly, minimizing conflicts and risks involving the government, communities, workers, and the environment.
We have participated in the most important investment projects in the Ecuadorian mining industry in the last decades, providing counsel to foreign investors and mining concessionaires in the sale or acquisition of mining projects.
AVL understands the intricate steps of a mining transaction, involving international financial operations and the key regulations involved. Our clients benefit from our experience in advising in the following type of transactions:
- Joint ventures
- Opt-in and Farm-in agreements
- Royalty and streaming structures
- Strategic investments
- Project finance
- Offtake agreements
- Sale and purchase of mines and mining entities
- Shareholders agreements
- Private placements.
Chambers Review
AVL Abogados is a dynamic law firm in Ecuador with a strong reputation for advising clients from the mining industry on extraction mining projects. The legal team is well placed to assist with the negotiation and execution of concession agreements and acquisition of mining projects. AVL Abogados is also skilled at assisting with sustainability-related matters in the mining and power industries.
Work Highlights
- AVL provided comprehensive advice to BHP, focusing extensively on various mining-related issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"AVL Abogados is a very professional team with a high quality of work and solid arguments."
"AVL Abogados is a very professional team with a high quality of work and solid arguments."
Notable Practitioners
Well-regarded partner and co-head of department Xavier Andrade Cadena is experienced in handling a variety of mining mandates in Ecuador, including the negotiation and execution of concession agreements and the acquisition of mining projects.
"Xavier Andrade Cadena produces great work, is very cost-effective and knows his subject matter. I would rate him highly."
Partner and co-head of department Rodrigo Borja continues to receive praise from interviewees for his celebrated activity in Ecuador's hydrocarbon and mining spheres.
"Rodrigo Borja adapts well to changes, is very updated and hands-on, and no detail escapes him. He is also very strategic in recommendations and above all provides good quality of service."
Ranked Lawyers at
AVL Abogados
Ecuador
Members
Provided by AVL Abogados
Francisco Ortiz Pérez
Jorge Cevallos Carrera
Rafael Paredes Corral
Rodrigo Borja Calisto
Head of Department
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by AVL Abogados
Adventus Mining Corp
BHP
Cornerstone
Dundee Precious Metals
First Quantum Minerals
Gransolar
Grupo Mexico
Hidrosierra
Lucky Minerals
Lundin Gold
Nemesia
Neoen
Pelorus Minerals
Southern Copper
Industries
Provided by AVL Abogados
Energy
Mining
Oil & Gas