Latin America Guide 2027 : Ecuador
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CorralRosales’ Public Law practice combines deep public-law expertise with commercial judgment, industry knowledge and a sophisticated understanding of the institutional environment in which companies engage with the State. In public procurement and other high-stakes government matters, our team looks beyond the legal framework to structure, negotiate and protect major public-sector projects and contracts, while anticipating the regulatory, political, oversight and reputational risks that may arise throughout their lifecycle. This perspective enables us to deliver practical, commercially grounded strategies where legal precision, institutional judgment and business objectives must align.
CorralRosales is well known for handling matters such as:
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CorralRosales hosts a noteworthy public law practice in Ecuador. The team frequently handles public procurement matters and administrative proceedings. The department is particularly recognised for its expertise in regulatory law, assisting domestic and international clients with matters in the healthcare, agribusiness and veterinary sectors.
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CorralRosales represented Centro de Radio y Televisión CRATEL in a constitutional action filed by a labour union leader concerning alleged rights violations arising from the broadcast of a journalistic report.
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One of CorralRosales' main strengths is its ability to operate with exceptional sophistication in the field of public law, particularly in high-profile and complex matters. Its approach is characterised by analytical rigour and a level of attention to detail that consistently exceeds expectations.
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Co-head of department Xavier Rosales is recognised for his involvement in the Ecuadorian public law sphere. He is particularly highlighted for his public procurement experience.
Xavier Rosales brings expertise and experience to every case he handles. He possesses excellent strategic intelligence and a strong ability to manage a high volume of issues and information.
Co-head of department Hugo GarcÃa Larriva is recognised for his public law expertise in Ecuador, particularly in public procurement, concessions and public-private partnerships. He regularly assists clients in regulated sectors such as energy, telecommunications and banking.
Hugo GarcÃa Larriva has an excellent ability to understand the institutional environment, anticipate scenarios and define strategies that are not only legally sound but also practically feasible. His involvement makes a real difference to the results achieved.
Associate-to-watch Mario Fernández focuses his practice on public procurement, public-private partnerships and administrative proceedings in Ecuador. He assists clients in the pharmaceutical, infrastructure and technology sectors.
Mario Fernández stands out for his technical rigour, discipline and ability to translate strategy into concrete structures. He works with meticulous attention to detail and demonstrates excellent judgement in identifying risks.
Head of Public Law
Head of Public Law
Public Law
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Ricardo Mancheno
MartÃn Flores
Bernarda Muriel Bedoya
Mario Fernández
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