Real Estate
Latin America Guide 2025 : Ecuador
Band 3
About
Provided by Heka Law Firm
Our specialists in Real Estate are ready to handle the most complex issues regarding an industry which is growing significantly in Ecuador. We also provide financial institutions with subsidiary services in sales and purchase agreements in a large scale. Members of our team have served as experts in large–scale transactions and as legal service assistants for important financial institutions in the country regarding mortgage structuring. They had also acted as general counsel for developers, as well as business associations, whom require expertise for new regulation with impact on the construction sector.
New regulations have been recently enacted at a national and local level. Our team has gained deep understanding of the new legal framework and has acquired significant practical knowledge that make us headers in the field.
We offer Real Estate Services in:
- Contracts and Trusts
- Complex Join Venture Contracts
- Advice for high impact, and large-scale real estate projects
- Municipal Law
- Public Private Partnerships
- Regulatory matters
- Consultancy for local governments
- Real Estate compliance against money laundering
- Due Dilligence procedures in large sales and purchase agreements
- Public sector procurement in real estate transactions with local and central government
- Complex structuring: BOT; BOOT, DBOT, DBFO, NEC rules.
- Litigation in Real Estate matters.
Chambers Review
Heka Law Firm enters the rankings thanks to strong market recognition. The team is particularly sought after for its capabilities in handling mortgage loans. In addition, the firm is well placed to challenge administrative actions and assist with compliance, licensing and zoning matters in the main cities of Ecuador, as well as the Galapagos Islands. Its client base includes large investors in the development, education and retail sectors.
Work Highlights
- Heka Law Firm represented DK Group in all aspects of their expansion of Quicentro Shoppingin Quito.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Heka Law Firm's preparation, manners, professional ethics, dedication to work and, above all, their knowledge of the law and vocation for service make them excellent professionals."
"Heka Law Firm's preparation, manners, professional ethics, dedication to work and, above all, their knowledge of the law and vocation for service make them excellent professionals."
Notable Practitioners
Partner and co-head of department Santiago Alban continues to be held in high esteem for his experience in handling large infrastructure, residential and tourist projects in Ecuador.
"Santiago Alban is a very knowledgeable person in this environment. He is attentive to our requirements and needs. Working with him brings a lot of tranquillity."
Ranked Lawyers at
Heka Law Firm
Ecuador
Clients
Provided by Heka Law Firm
Banco Pichincha
Constructores Positivos
Cámara de la construcción de Cuenca
Fortaltriun
Monteolivo
Ramaestudio
ZION Trust & Funds Management
Industries
Provided by Heka Law Firm
Foreign Investment
Dispute Resolution
Public Procurement
Real Estate