Pino Elizalde Abogados‘ group is particularly active in the oil and gas and mining sectors. Stevie Gamboa brings a wealth of experience from a background in state-owned energy companies. Daniel Pino has experience appearing before the Supreme Court of the US but is equally well equipped to deal with corporate matters and the financing of energy projects, regularly assisting foreign clients who are looking to set up businesses in Ecuador. Fernanda Guzmán is another name to note, with a particular focus on corporate law. In an important development, since publication the firm has opened a Quito office - effective as of February 2024.
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Key clients
- Amazonas Tanker Company
- Core Synergy
- Ecoluxen
- Mincosmo
- Bluequest Resources
- Holcim Agregados
- Traxys Europe
- Hancock Prospecting
- Torata Minig Resources
Work highlights
- Assisting Core in its oil trading activities in Ecuador and the acquisition of both Ecuadorian oil and Colombian oil transported through Ecuadorian pipelines.
- Advised Amazonas Tanker on Ecuadorian regulatory matters, including tax, maritime and shipping regulation.
- Advised Ecoluxen on its legal operational requirements, including contractual matters, regulatory matters, expansion and financing.
Lawyers
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stevie Gamboa, Daniel Pino, Fernanda Guzmán