Public Law
Latin America Guide 2025 : Ecuador
Band 2
About
Provided by Cevallos, Casals, Balseca & Bilbao
Through its various institutions, the activities of the Government are many and diverse. As specialists in Administrative Law, we fully understand all of the relevant public procedures, enabling us to provide proper advice in the defense of our clients’ interests.
Among the services that we offer in this area are the following:
Support in audits carried out by the Comptrollers General Office (Contraloría General del Estado)
Public Procurement
Preparation and review of offers, as well as monitoring and support in the execution of contracts aimed at mitigating possible risks for our clients.
Appeals and claims before the administrative bodies
Organization and advice on public-private partnerships and delegated management of private initiative projects
Chambers Review
Cevallos, Casals, Balseca & Bilbao is a highly esteemed boutique firm in Ecuador with a focus on public procurement. The team enjoys strong expertise in handling RFP reviews, project proposals and state contracts. The practice group also has additional prowess in handling claims before public institutions, such as conducting administrative appeals and contesting fine sentences. Cevallos, Casals, Balseca & Bilbao is often seen acting for clients from the technology, automotive and retail industries.
Work Highlights
- Cevallos, Casals, Balseca & Bilbao represented AMDOCS in a review recourse before the administrative authority, achieving a reduction in the amount of liabilities by approximately USD13.4 million.
Strengths
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"Cevallos, Casals, Balseca & Bilbao's collaborative approach deepens the level of specialisation and broadens the scope of knowledge. Their service levels and responsiveness have been exceptional."
"Cevallos, Casals, Balseca & Bilbao's collaborative approach deepens the level of specialisation and broadens the scope of knowledge. Their service levels and responsiveness have been exceptional."
Notable Practitioners
Head of department Daniela Cevallos Casals is well versed in administrative proceedings, public procurement and contractual matters in Ecuador.
"Each of Daniela Cevallos Casals's strategies and solutions are crafted with a blend of legal understanding and a tailored approach to my unique needs."
Associate-to-watch Valeria Naranjo enters the public law table this year following her activity in the sphere, particularly in Ecuadorian public procurement.
"Valeria Naranjo is a competent lawyer with in-depth knowledge of the subject matter of her specialty: public procurement."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cevallos, Casals, Balseca & Bilbao
Ecuador
Members
Provided by Cevallos, Casals, Balseca & Bilbao
Head of Department
Luis Fernando Guerra
Luis Garcés
Pamela Ocaña
Clients
Provided by Cevallos, Casals, Balseca & Bilbao
Amdocs
CIBERC S.A.
COMGSP INGENIERÍA S.A
China National Electric Engineering Co. Ltda
Enerpetrol
lolcom
Industries
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Energy
Engineering
Storage/ Services
TMT / Telecomunications
Telecomunications
Telecomunications/IT