Gustavo Arrobo
ECIJA GPA
More informationRecommended for its ‘high level of preparation and individualised attention to each case’, ECIJA GPA’s team is headed by Gonzalo González and Bayardo Poveda, who, together with other team members, offer clients advice on a broad range of complex issues. These include day-to-day matters, as well as advice on large transactions such as the migration of oil contracts, negotiation with the state concerning contracts, and the delegation of field operations. Practice co-head Poveda draws on over 20 years of experience in the energy sector. Energy expert Álvaro Ordoñez departed from the firm in December 2022 to join the Ministry of Energy and Mines.
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Testimonials
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- ‘It is one of the best firms in Ecuador. The training of its partners is commendable and remarkable. The promptness with which they respond to requests from clients is worth recognising as well as their punctuality, and their high level of preparation and individualised attention to each case.’
‘The partners are some of the most exceptional in the country.'
'The knowledge of its professionals in oil matters is unique.'
'Excellent treatment and performance. Promptness and accuracy. Compliance.'
Key clients
- Enap Sipetrol
- Ecuador TLC
- Wayra Energy
- Petrobell
- Grant Mining (Synergy Group)
- Energy petrol
- Baker Hughes
- New Stratus Energy
- Gasvesubio Consortium
- DITEMAQ Consortium
- Consepetro
Work highlights
- Advised Baker Hughes on a mutual work agreement with New Stratus Energy for the operations that it assumed in Ecuador.
- Advised Ecuador TLC in the filing of a lawsuit against Petroecuador for breach of contract to transport crude oil in the OCP (Heavy Crude Oil Pipeline).
Lawyers
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Gonzalo González
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gonzalo González, Bayardo Poveda