Pino Elizalde Abogados

Clients from the natural resources, oil, gas and mining sectors regularly turn to Pino Elizalde Abogados for advice on the setting up of operations in Ecuador, licensing issues, financing structures and projects. Former practice director Stevie Gamboa was raised to the partnership in January 2025; he can draw on his previous experience in the regulatory departments of major energy companies to assist domestic and foreign players in the hydrocarbons and mining sectors. He co-leads the group with name partner Daniel Pino, who excels in corporate and transactional work - including M&A, project finance, and investments - in highly regulated industries. Senior associate Fernanda Guzmán handles corporate, contractual and regulatory matters across a broad range of sectors, including energy, and was recently promoted to practice director for company law (derecho societario) matters.