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Heka Law Firm

Real Estate

Latin America Guide 2027 : Ecuador


Heka Law Firm

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About

Provided by Heka Law Firm

Our specialists in Real Estate are ready to handle the most complex issues regarding an industry which is growing significantly in Ecuador. We also provide financial institutions with subsidiary services in sales and purchase agreements in a large scale. Members of our team have served as experts in large–scale transactions and as legal service assistants for important financial institutions in the country regarding mortgage structuring. They had also acted as general counsel for developers, as well as business associations, whom require expertise for new regulation with impact on the construction sector.

 

New regulations have been recently enacted at a national and local level. Our team has gained deep understanding of the new legal framework and has acquired significant practical knowledge that make us headers in the field.

 

We offer Real Estate Services in:

 

  • Contracts and Trusts
  • Complex Join Venture Contracts
  • Advice for high impact, and large-scale real estate projects
  • Municipal Law
  • Public Private Partnerships
  • Regulatory matters
  • Consultancy for local governments
  • Real Estate compliance against money laundering
  • Due Dilligence procedures in large sales and purchase agreements
  • Public sector procurement in real estate transactions with local and central government
  • Complex structuring: BOT; BOOT, DBOT, DBFO, NEC rules.
  • Litigation in Real Estate matters.

Clients (7)

  • Cámara de la construcción de Cuenca
  • Constructores Positivos
  • Fortaltriun
  • Monteolivo
  • ZION Trust & Funds Management
  • Ramaestudio
  • Banco Pichincha

Industries (4)

  • Real Estate
  • Public Procurement
  • Foreign Investment
  • Dispute Resolution

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Real Estate - Ecuador

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Heka Law Firm houses a multidisciplinary practice in Ecuador with a strong track record of advising on the full spectrum of real estate development, land use, regulatory, transactional and real estate structuring matters. The team is particularly sought after for its expertise in mortgage loans. The department is also well placed to challenge administrative actions and advise on compliance, licensing and zoning matters across Ecuador's principal cities, as well as the Galápagos Islands. Heka Law Firm regularly assists clients in the construction, corporate and education sectors.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Heka Law Firm advised SMC Proyectos Inmobiliarios on real estate development and construction projects in Quito, including project structuring, regulatory approvals, compliance and urban development matters.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Heka Law Firm’s main strengths lie in their deep technical knowledge of the real estate sector in Ecuador, combined with a highly practical and results-oriented approach. They stand out for their ability to anticipate potential contingencies, offering clear and efficient solutions aligned with our objectives.

    Real Estate respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 1Santiago Albán
    Band 1Santiago Albán

    Santiago Albán

    Partner and co-head of department Santiago Albán continues to be held in high esteem for his experience in handling large infrastructure, residential and tourist projects in Ecuador.

    • Santiago Albán stands out for his high level of commitment, availability and technical expertise in real estate matters. His close and consistent support facilitates smooth communication and a clear understanding of our needs and priorities.

      Real Estate respondentLatin America
    • Santiago Albán knows us very well, understands our needs and addresses our requirements promptly and accurately. It is truly a pleasure working with him.

      Real Estate respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Heka Law Firm (1)

Ecuador

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