Banking & Finance
Latin America Guide 2025 : Ecuador
Band 3
About
Provided by Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado
The Firm's banking and financial law department has positioned itself as one of the most respected and award-winning in the country. We have advised on the structuring and financing of projects for more than 1.5 billion granted to Ecuadorian private companies, in syndicated transactions with various private and public financial institutions, during the past 3 years.
Chambers Review
Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado has an emerging practice in Ecuador with standout capabilities in project finance mandates, particularly in the mining and renewable energy spaces. The legal department is frequently hired by multilateral lenders investing in Ecuadorian infrastructure projects and mining developments. Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado is also retained to assist with syndicated loans, corporate financing and debt refinancing mandates.
Work Highlights
- Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado acted as local counsel to US International Development Finance Corporation on the financing granted in favour of the local subsidiary of Yildrim Group, which is the concessionaire of the Puerto Bolivar project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado provides outstanding support in finding solutions, leading negotiations and obtaining great results. The team has deep expertise in banking and finance matters."
"Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado provides outstanding support in finding solutions, leading negotiations and obtaining great results. The team has deep expertise in banking and finance matters."
Notable Practitioners
Standout partner Mario Alejandro Flor is commended by clients and peers alike for his noteworthy career in the Ecuadorian banking and finance field. He has over two decades' experience advising clients on a wide range of financing transactions, especially in the infrastructure arena.
"Mario Alejandro Flor is one of the most experienced and sophisticated lawyers in Ecuador. He is always providing accurate and efficient legal advice to his clients."
"Mario Alejandro Flor is an excellent lawyer and he stands out in the banking and finance arena in Ecuador."
Ranked Lawyers at
Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado
Ecuador
Members
Provided by Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado
Agustin Hurtado
Alejandra Soriano
Alejandro Pérez
Claudia Bustamante
Jose Cisneros
Juan Carlos Herrera
Maria Fernanda Mencias
Head of Department
Industries
Provided by Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado
Energy, Oil & Gas, Mining, Infrastructure and Transportation