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ROBALINO

Energy & Natural Resources

Latin America Guide 2027 : Ecuador

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ROBALINO

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ROBALINO advises major domestic and international companies operating across the oil and gas, mining and energy sectors. The team handles regulatory, transactional, financing and contentious matters, including the negotiation, structuring and development of upstream, midstream and downstream projects, as well as major mining investments and interactions with public authorities.

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Energy & Natural Resources - Ecuador

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

ROBALINO is a law firm with particular expertise in advising on public bidding processes in the Ecuadorian oil and gas arena. The legal team is experienced in negotiating service contracts with the state, assisting with project finance and handling day-to-day commercial and environmental regulatory matters, including permitting. ROBALINO is also well placed to advise on the construction of power generation and mining projects.

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Work Highlights

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  • ROBALINO advised Hoerbiger on contract structuring for participation in tenders and integrated service agreements with local operators.

Strengths

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  • ROBALINO's lawyers have experience in a wide range of unique cases within Ecuador’s hydrocarbons industry, providing valuable insight and know-how that support effective decision-making and help address current business needs.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrés Donoso
    Andrés Donoso

    Andrés Donoso

    Active partner Andrés Donoso is noted for his involvement in energy and natural resources matters in Ecuador. He is highlighted by market commentators for his oil and gas knowledge.

    • Andrés Donoso provides advice of a consistently high standard, combining technical expertise with a clear understanding of Ecuador's regulatory environment. He delivers practical solutions and maintains responsive, proactive and direct communication throughout each engagement.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America
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  • Javier Robalino-Orellana
    Javier Robalino-Orellana

    Javier Robalino-Orellana

    Skilled partner Javier Robalino-Orellana comes highly recommended by the Ecuadorian market for his role in the energy and natural resources area,  negotiating concession agreements and assisting with regulatory matters.

    • Javier Robalino-Orellana is a lawyer with extensive experience in contentious matters in the energy and natural resources sector.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America
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