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TEAM

Partners: Rafael Valdivieso, Juan Carlos Bustamante

Directors: Gustavo Almeida, Bruno Pesantes

Associates: Andrés Alarcón, Indira Mendía

For several years the team has been advising several multinational companies in the oil, mining and energy fields, meeting their legal needs before the respective regulatory bodies and defend their interests against public and private interference. The team carries out a detailed monitoring of the business possibilities, new projects, privatizations, etc., that may arise throughout the liberalization process that these sectors live today in Ecuador, and keep its clients permanently informed about their development.

Specialized services in these areas include advice on the following aspects:

  • Obtaining licenses, permits and concessions.
  • Public and private contracting.
  • Participation in pre-contractual and contractual processes.
  • Tax and fiscal implications.
  • Applications of legal and regulatory norms.
  • Negotiation with the respective authorities.
  • Acquisition of oil and mining rights.
  • Environmental law.
  • Constitution of consortiums, temporary unions or “Joint Ventures”.

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources - Ecuador

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

BUSTAMANTE FABARA has a noteworthy practice group in Ecuador with strong expertise in transactions within the energy field. The legal team is especially active in the renewable energy sphere, assisting providers with public and private bidding processes and compliance. The energy and natural resources lawyers regularly advise clients on joint venture agreements. BUSTAMANTE FABARA also boasts further expertise in the oil and gas arena, representing clients in pipeline construction and concession agreements.

Work Highlights

  • BUSTAMANTE FABARA advised Primax on the acquisition of Terpel, including its 107 fuel service stations.

Strengths

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In addition to BUSTAMANTE FABARA's permanent availability, the team has in-depth knowledge of the law and how the energy industry operates. This allows them to go beyond simple legal advice.

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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Juan Carlos Bustamante
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Juan Carlos Bustamante
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Senior Statespeople
Senior statesperson Juan Carlos Bustamante garners praise from interviewees due to his long-standing experience in the Ecuadorian energy and natural resources industry. He is especially renowned for his solid track record of oil and gas mandates for international clients.
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Rafael Valdivieso
3
Rafael Valdivieso
Head of Energy & Natural Resources
3
Band 3

Knowledgeable attorney Rafael Valdivieso remains active in Ecuador, structuring oil and mining projects.

Rafael Valdivieso has a very good legal judgement, alongside national and international knowledge of the mining industry. He provides timely and regular communication.

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Bruno Pesantes
Bruno Pesantes
Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch Bruno Pesantes joins the ranking table, having garnered client praise for his support in their energy and natural resources work.

Bruno Pesantes has good legal knowledge and agile management of cases. His timely responses allow for clear decision-making.

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Ranked Lawyers at
BUSTAMANTE FABARA

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Ecuador

Energy & Natural Resources
Juan Carlos Bustamante
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Juan Carlos Bustamante
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Senior Statespeople
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Rafael Valdivieso
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Rafael Valdivieso
Head of Energy & Natural Resources
3
Band 3
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Bruno Pesantes
Bruno Pesantes
Associates to watch
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Members

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Andrés Alarcón

Bruno Pesantes

Gustavo Almeida

Indira Mendía

Rafael Valdivieso

Rafael Valdivieso

Head of Department

Clients

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Amara NZero

Consorcio San Jacinto

Enap Sipec

Frontera Energy

Gran Tierra Energy

Minera Cumbaratza

Orion Energy

SEMAICA

Solaris Resources Inc.

World Kinetic Energy Services

Industries

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Construction

Environmental

Mining

Oil & Gas