Our practice includes everything related to advice on regulatory matters and transactions in the areas of energy production, especially in the hydrocarbons and mining sectors.
We have advised foreign and domestic companies in their participation in hydrocarbons bidding processes called by the Ecuadorian government, as well as in the negotiation and performance of contracts for exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons. We also advice on: midstream and downstream projects related to the refining industry, transportation and commercialization of hydrocarbons and oil products.
In relation to the mining industry, we have advised foreign and domestic firms in obtaining mining concessions, contracts, titles, licenses and mining permits.
We have also actively participated in the implementation of projects related to clean and renewable energy.
Main services in this area:
- Advice on the participation of national and foreign companies in oil and gas bidding processes.
- Advice and representation in the negotiation and subscription of services contracts for exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons.
- Advice and representation in the negotiation and performance of specific services provision agreements, with or without funding.
- Assistance in obtaining concessions, contracts, titles, licenses and mining permits.
- Advice in financing oil and gas or mining operations.
- Analysis and monitoring of changes or regulatory processes.
- Due diligence of companies.
- Advice on the transfer of shares or interests.
- Advice in the preparation and subscription of contracts for the provision of specific goods or services to the industry.
- Assessment and analysis in developing environmental impact studies and environmental audits.
- Assistance in the implementation of social welfare programs.
- Advice on the acquisition of land, surface rights, easements and land use agreements.
- Preparation of risk and compliance matrices.
- Advice on control and compliance audits by the authority.
