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About
Provided by Xavier Andrade Cadena
Practice Areas
Dispute resolution, Mining, M&A, and Competition law.
Career
Xavier Andrade is a truly international lawyer. He was VP Legal of a mobile telecommunications company; foreign lawyer with the International Transactions Group of Holland & Knight LLP (Washington D.C.); lawyer with the Arbitration team of Dechert LLP (Paris); and Member of the ICC YAF Regional Coordinating Committee. He currently acts as arbitrator in domestic and international proceedings.
Xavier is dedicated to mining, arbitration, foreign investment and Competition Law. He provides counsel to foreign investors on risk mitigation and investment protection and rights defense in arbitration and judicial proceedings.
In local and international arbitration, Xavier has advised clients in pharmaceutical, telecommunications, mining, oil& gas, logistics, investment and insurance industries. He serves as an arbitrator in local and international cases.
In corporate matters, Xavier is recognized as a seasoned corporate lawyer with experience in corporate and commercial matters in mining, pharmaceutical, logistics industries.
He advises companies on M&A projects and is specialized on mining agreements, including option, ear-in, farm-in, stream, offtake, joint ventures as well as mining operations, financing and guarantees, among others.
In competition law (Antitrust) Xavier focuses on competition clearance of M&A transactions. He has extensive experience in investigation proceedings on abuse of market power and anticompetitive agreements.
Xavier has taught Competition Law and Economic Analysis of Law at the San Francisco de Quito University (SFQU), and he has lectured “International Arbitration” in Ecuador’s main universities for over 14 years.
Personal
Professor of Economic Analysis of Law, International Commercial Transactions and International Arbitration. J.D., Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador. LL.M., McGill University. M.A. in Economics for Competition Law, King's College London.
Chambers Review
Latin America
Well-regarded partner and co-head of department Xavier Andrade Cadena is experienced in handling a variety of mining mandates in Ecuador, including the negotiation and execution of concession agreements and the acquisition of mining projects.
Esteemed practitioner Xavier Andrade Cadena offers in-depth expertise and vast experience in both litigation and arbitration processes in Ecuador.
Xavier Andrade Cadena is esteemed by market commentators for his activity in Ecuador's corporate and commercial field.
Partner Xavier Andrade Cadena has a strong track record of representing clients in competition-related compliance matters and clearance proceedings in Ecuador.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Xavier Andrade Cadena produces great work, is very cost-effective and knows his subject matter. I would rate him highly."
"Xavier Andrade Cadena's contributions to the case strategy are always on point. He delivers excellent work, possesses business acumen, and has key knowledge of litigation in Ecuador."
"With Xavier Andrade Cadena's support and advice, we were able to successfully finalise our transaction. We consider him a very strong lawyer with vast knowledge of corporate matters."
"Xavier Andrade Cadena is an excellent professional with attention to detail. He provides comprehensive analyses, quick and effective responses, and obtains optimal results."
"Xavier Andrade Cadena produces great work, is very cost-effective and knows his subject matter. I would rate him highly."
"Xavier Andrade Cadena's contributions to the case strategy are always on point. He delivers excellent work, possesses business acumen, and has key knowledge of litigation in Ecuador."
"With Xavier Andrade Cadena's support and advice, we were able to successfully finalise our transaction. We consider him a very strong lawyer with vast knowledge of corporate matters."
"Xavier Andrade Cadena is an excellent professional with attention to detail. He provides comprehensive analyses, quick and effective responses, and obtains optimal results."
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