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César Zumárraga

César Zumárraga

Latin America 2026

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Latin America

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César ZUMARRAGA is Partner in the Natural Resources, Energy and Infrastructure Practice at Tobar ZVS. He joined the firm in 2001. He has 21 years of experience in the Energy area.

César ZUMARRAGA is a member of the International Bar Association (IBA) and the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law. He is recognized by his clients for his in-depth knowledge of mining transactions, policies and regulations. He is the author of the Ecuadorian mining chapter “Getting the Deal Through”.

He has extensive experience in domestic and international transactions focusing mainly in the energy, natural resources and infrastructure industries. César is a leading top-tier mining professional in Ecuador. He offers a seasoned practice in energy-related mandates and expert handling of complex cross-border transactions. He has represented Canadian, North American and European companies in the development of investment projects especially through state concessions in Ecuador.

Recent advisories have focused on mining, environmental, renewable and non-renewable natural resources, infrastructure, among others.

Career

– Lawyer and Doctor in Jurisprudence at Pontificia Catolica del Ecuador University.

– Senior Specialist in Taxation by the Andina Simon Bolivar University.

-Senior Specialist in Public Contracting and Modernization of the State by the Simon Bolivar University.

Professional Memberships

– Member of the International Bar Association (IBA).

– Member of the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law.

– Professor and Director of Mining Law at the Diploma in Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Law at San Francisco de Quito USFQ University.

– Arbitrator of the Arbitration Center at Cámara Comercio de Quito.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Latin America

Energy & Natural Resources - Ecuador

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Top-tier practitioner César Zumárraga is highly esteemed by clients and peers in Ecuador for his extensive experience and in-depth expertise in mining transactions, policies and regulations. He also offers a seasoned practice in energy-related mandates.

Strengths

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  • César is a very experienced and respected lawyer in the mining industry with a well-earned reputation. He is a point of reference in the industry, and his close client service generates trust.

    Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers Latin America
  • César Zumárraga is a benchmark in the energy and natural resources industry. His experience and the clarity of his opinions have made him a strategic partner beyond advice only on legal matters.

    Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers Latin America

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Ecuador

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