Department profile
Pérez Bustamante & Ponce

Real Estate

Latin America Guide 2027 : Ecuador


Pérez Bustamante & Ponce

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About

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Our teams are experts in public procurement, finance, environmental, labor and tax law, and provide specialized and coordinated multi-faceted advice to meet all the legal needs of our clients in the infrastructure & projects sector.

We also assist developers and constructors with the development of real estate projects.

This focus allows us to:

  • Advise our clients from the preliminary stages of investment in Ecuador to maximize the benefits, incentives and preferential treatment available under Ecuadorian law for infrastructure & real estate projects.
  • Advise on the preparation of proposals and bids for competitive bidding, execution and negotiation of concession agreements, delegated management agreements and others available under local legislation.
  • Advise on structuring public-private partnerships.
  • Advise on and represent our clients in applying for licenses and permits from municipal, provincial and national authorities.
  • In conjunction with our outstanding dispute resolution team, advise and represent our clients in mediation, litigation and arbitration proceedings.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Ecuador

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Full-service law firm Pérez Bustamante & Ponce boasts a solid practice group experienced in advising prominent real estate developers and leading construction companies in Ecuador. The team is highly sought after for counsel on the financing, construction and development of residential and commercial projects. The department's expertise covers land acquisitions, lease negotiations and major infrastructure schemes. Pérez Bustamante & Ponce is also adept at handling matters relating to the application of land-use regulations, as well as the procurement of permits and licences.

Work Highlights

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  • Pérez Bustamante & Ponce advised Quito Tenis & Golf Club on the acquisition of a new site through a multiparty real estate transaction involving the purchase of ten land plots totalling 100 hectares near Quito.

Strengths

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  • One of Pérez Bustamante & Ponce’s main strengths is their solid technical knowledge of the law, which is reflected in the quality and consistency of their legal opinions. They stand out for their deep understanding of our industry and the specific nature of our business, allowing them to go beyond traditional legal advice.

    Real Estate respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersSandra Reed
    Eminent PractitionersSandra Reed

    Sandra Reed

    Eminent practitioner and co-head of department Sandra Reed focuses her real estate practice on infrastructure projects and high-value transactions. She is sought after by key players in the infrastructure and energy sectors for her outstanding track record of advising on sophisticated negotiations.

    • Sandra Reed is exceptionally strong in infrastructure matters. I have great respect for her. She is highly professional and has an outstanding reputation in the market.

      Real Estate respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Pérez Bustamante & Ponce (1)

Ecuador

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