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Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado

Energy & Natural Resources

Latin America Guide 2026 : Ecuador

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Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado

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One of the strongest practices of the firm, and best known for, is Energy and Natural Resources, being FBPH a team that combines expertise, experience and dynamism in all transactions. The firm has adviced clients in oil and gas, mining, energy and renewable energy industries. Our commitment with excellence and business know-how have built us a reputation well recognized by clients and peers.

Industries (1)

  • Oil & Gas, Mining, Renewables

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Energy & Natural Resources - Ecuador

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado has a strong reputation in the Ecuadorian energy and natural resources market. The legal team is frequently instructed by notable clients in the renewable energy and mining industries, advising them on the drafting and negotiation of concession agreements and mining rights. The energy and natural resources department also boasts prowess in assisting clients with administrative proceedings before the Ecuadorian authorities.

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Work Highlights

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  • Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado advised Sunstone Metals on the acquisition of the Verde Chico mining project.

Strengths

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  • The added value of Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado's service lies in the years of mining experience, out-of-the-box thinking and a varied team who complement and support each other.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Roque Bernardo Bustamante
    Roque Bernardo Bustamante

    Roque Bernardo Bustamante

    Front-running partner Roque Bernardo Bustamante continues to hold a leading position in Ecuador's energy and natural resources sphere. He is particularly adept at handling mining and oil and gas matters in the country.

    • Roque Bernardo Bustamante is an invaluable guide for Ecuador’s legal and political landscape, providing strategic insight and practical solutions that keep our projects moving forward.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America

    • Roque Bernardo Bustamante is an outstanding lawyer with extensive legal and historical knowledge of mining in Ecuador. He offers practical solutions to the various issues we have faced.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America
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  • Agustín Hurtado
    Agustín Hurtado

    Agustín Hurtado

    Practitioner Agustín Hurtado continues to receive market recognition for his oil and gas practice in Ecuador.

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  • Andrés Ycaza
    Andrés Ycaza

    Andrés Ycaza

    Partner Andrés Ycaza has long-standing experience advising on the negotiation of concession agreements and mining rights in Ecuador.

    • Andrés Ycaza is a good professional who is very knowledgeable about the mining sector, which makes him stand out.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America

    • Andrés Ycaza has many years of experience and is specialised in the mining sector; he understands all the complexities and difficulties. He's resourceful in advancing the interests of the company.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America
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Ecuador

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