Energy & Natural Resources
Latin America Guide 2025 : Ecuador
Band 2
About
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One of the strongest practices of the firm, and best known for, is Energy and Natural Resources, being FBPH a team that combines expertise, experience and dynamism in all transactions. The firm has adviced clients in oil and gas, mining, energy and renewable energy industries. Our commitment with excellence and business know-how have built us a reputation well recognized by clients and peers.
Chambers Review
Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado has a strong reputation in the Ecuadorian energy and natural resources market. The legal team is frequently instructed by notable clients in the renewable energy and mining industries, advising them on the drafting and negotiation of concession agreements and mining rights. The energy and natural resources department also boasts prowess in assisting clients with administrative proceedings before the Ecuadorian authorities.
Work Highlights
- Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado advised Dundee Precious Metals on the negotiation and execution of an investment protection agreement with the Ecuador government for the development and construction of the Loma Larga metallic minerals project.
Strengths
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"Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado is very focused on client service, with excellent knowledge. They always go the extra mile and are very committed."
"Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado is very focused on client service, with excellent knowledge. They always go the extra mile and are very committed."
Notable Practitioners
Front-running partner Roque Bernardo Bustamante continues to hold a leading position in Ecuador's energy and natural resources sphere. He is particularly adept at handling mining and oil and gas matters in the country.
"Roque Bernardo Bustamante is a trusted source of information and provides excellent support, with a very strong work ethic."
"Roque possesses the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of knowledge. With a teacher's patience, he explains concepts clearly and knows when to ask for more information."
Practitioner Agustín Hurtado continues in the rankings following ongoing market recognition for his oil and gas practice in Ecuador.
"Agustín Hurtado has a great deal of experience in the oil world."
Partner Andrés Ycaza has long-standing experience advising on the negotiation of concession agreements and mining rights in Ecuador.
"Andrés Ycaza is technical, professional, and assertive in his responses. The speed of his responses is particularly noteworthy."
Ranked Lawyers at
Flor Bustamante Pizarro & Hurtado
Ecuador
Members
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Agustín Hurtado
Head of Department
Alejandra Soriano
Head of Department
Claudia Bustamante
Jorge Pizarro
Juan Carlos Herrera
Head of Department
Roque Xavier Bustamante
Sebastian Corral
Industries
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Oil & Gas, Mining, Renewables