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. Stevie Gamboa draws on his previous experience in the regulatory departments of major energy companies to assist domestic and foreign players in the hydrocarbon and mining sectors. He leads the group with Daniel Pino, who excels in corporate and transactional work - including M&A, project finance, and investments - in highly regulated industries. Fernanda Guzmán handles corporate, contractual and regulatory matters in a wide range of sectors, including energy.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Pino Elizalde Abogados is a firm that is characterised by its great client focus and results orientation. They have a multifunctional team.'

  • 'Quick and efficient responses. Fernanda Guzmán and Daniel Pino are recommended.'

Key clients

  • Duragas
  • Exportadora Aurifera
  • GMI Commodities
  • Hanrine Ecuadorian Exploration Andmining
  • Holcim Agregados
  • KCA Deutag
  • Satelio IOT Services
  • Torata Mining Resources TMR
  • Agencia de Regulacion y Control de las Telecomunicaciones Arcotel
  • Solaris Resources - Lowell Minerals
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Daniel Pino, Stevie Gamboa