Santiago Alban

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Santiago is the Managing Partner at Heka Law firm, with more than 15 years of experience in the field of Real Estate. Before incorporating, with a team of partners HEKA Law Firm, Santiago has worked with large economic groups in construction and infrastructure big projects across Ecuador. He is one of the most renowned professionals in the practice, not only locally, but regionally.

Apart from focusing his practice in Real Estate where he is an expert in both sides of the legislation because of his previous work, he also practices in Gaming and Public Law, where he holds experience and a set of skills that are recognized by clients, public officials, and media.

Santiago has published continuously in local and international media and has served as an expert on issues related to national and international public policy. He is a board member of important companies in Ecuador, in the health and leisure in Ecuador, he acts as a board member for the Ecuadorian institute of administrative law, leader for pro bono practice for Non Profit Organizations, a Global Shapers Alumni, Youthful cities delegate, and Climate Reality initiative leader, member of the International Masters of Gaming Law, AIJA, and other relevant associations nation and worldwide. As part of his commitment to society, he has permanently assessed business associations and non–profit organizations, as well as social entrepreneurs. Santiago is a graduate from the Universidad San Francisco de Quito and holds a master’s in Public Administration from Brown University, as well as a Master´s in Administrative Law and Public Contracting from Universidad Andina Simón Bolivar; he is a Georgetown Global Competitiveness and Leadership alumni.

Some of his publications on Real Estate are in zoning, municipal law, and in gaming regarding sports betting in Ecuador and sweepstakes.