The real estate team at Apolo Abogados is highly specialised in the aquaculture and agriculture industries. The group is regularly sought for advice on purchases of land and properties; assistance in this field ranges from issues arising out of the legal sponsorship of commercial premises to the obtainment of operating, construction and demolition permits. José Gabriel Apolo, Rafael Balda Santistevan and Javier Cardoso lead the practice, combining knowledge of exporting groups in the country, public affairs and maritime law. Associate María José Arias is noted for corporate matters. Andrés Suárez joined the Ministry of Agriculture.
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Testimonials
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- 'There is continuous monitoring of the process. Apolo Abogados has a select group of lawyers who are very good at proposals, resolutions and have good knowledge of the law. They are very collaborative in all areas. The administrative part of the law firm is organised. Regarding real estate law, José Gabriel Apolo has great knowledge and speed that is worth applauding and recognising.'
- '‘They have a deep management of the law in all its aspects. They are very close to the client in general and always try to favour them throughout the negotiation.'
- 'The partners I usually deal with are Jose Gabriel Apolo and Rafael Balda. They do an extraordinary job. I would say that their best quality is their efficiency and speed when solving problems.'
- 'What we perceive is that they are a team with good communication and that they are very clear about the needs of the company. They give the support and attention required.'
- 'They are very clear about the client and their needs. They specified our issues, interests and needs, we feel like everyone knows our company and what it does and our strategies.'
- 'José Gabriel Apolo and Rafael Balda are extremely serious and trustworthy people. I recommend them with the certainty that they will do their best to achieve the expected results.'
Key clients
- Ciminicorp
- Recorcholis
- Junta de Beneficiencia de Guayaquil
- Camarones Rolesa
- Meisterblue
- Cybernius
- Industrial Pesquera Santa Priscila
- Metrica del Pacifico
- Camaronera San Jose
- Proexpo, Procesadora y Exportadora de Mariscos
Work highlights
- Advised Guayaquil's Welfare Board (JBG) with regard to its intention to purchase an area formed by the retreating of the water and converting the entire property's land use to commercial.
- Advised Metrica on its plan to develop a real estate project in a 10-hectare plot of land facing the sea in Santa Elena, arguing successfully on the amendment of municipal regulations.
- Advised Proexpo on the acquisition of two plots of land, one of 200 hectares and the other of 10 hectares, located in El Triunfo, Guayas, from Agricola Cañera Robles Agricarob.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jose Gabriel Apolo, Rafael Balda Santistevan, Javier Cardoso