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Sebastián Cortez

Sebastián Cortez

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Sebastián focuses his practice on energy matters, exploration and exploitation of natural resources, and infrastructure projects. He advises companies on all regulatory matters related to their operations and activities in Ecuador.

Given his commercial understanding of the sector and business nous, he is frequently invited to join companies’ senior management committees, where he advises on the legal risks associated with their activities. He also works on corporate, environmental and dispute resolution matters.

Position

Partner

Career

Pérez Bustamante & Ponce (2021 – present) Partner, Noboa, Peña & Torres (2013 – 2020) Asociate, Noboa, Peña & Torres (2001 – 2013)

Languages

Spanish, English

Memberships

Quito Bar Association International Bar Association

Education

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito (Lawyer, 2006) American University, Washington College of Law, Washington D.C. (LL.M. in International Legal Studies, Fulbright Scholar, 2011) Tulane University Law School, U.S.A. (Introduction to the U.S. Legal System, 2010) Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Business School, Ecuador (Certificate in Tax Management, 2013)

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