LAWYER PROFILE

Jaime Zaldumbide

Latin America 2026

Pérez Bustamante & Ponce

Ranked in 1 practice area

Energy & Natural Resources

Ecuador

13 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Jaime is an experienced attorney in energy, exploration and exploitation of natural resources and environmental law. He has spent decades advising oil and mining companies on their operations and negotiations in Ecuador and on the development of electricity and alternative energy projects. Thanks to his experience in this field, he is one of the most well-regarded experts in Ecuador.

From 2012 to 2016, Jaime practiced in Chile as Senior Counsel in the energy department of the prestigious law firm Carey Abogados.

Admitted to the bar in Chile and Ecuador, Jaime is one of the few Ecuadorian attorneys to be distinguished as a foreign expert by Chambers Global.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Energy & Natural Resources - Ecuador

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Partner and co-head of department Jaime Zaldumbide is highly knowledgeable about the exploration and exploitation of natural resources and the development of alternative energy projects in Ecuador.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jaime is extremely knowledgeable about mining in Ecuador. He is sensible and balanced in his recommendations, so I have full trust in his work. He is close to the customer, becoming part of the team.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers Latin America