Energy in Ecuador

Energy in Ecuador

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Regional Capabilities

We are one of Ecuador’s leading law firms in energy and natural resources. Our legal services involve negotiating and implementing engineering and acquisition contracts for electric and hydroelectric generators and facilities throughout the country. In our many years of experience, we have participated in and advised clients on numerous renewable energy projects on the national and international stage.

Our services include

Due diligence in energy law and other areas such as: corporative, environmental, labor, taxation, others.
Investment planning.
Analysis and implementation of corporate structures for energy projects.
Legal counsel in obtaining governmental permits, licenses and regulatory matters to operate energy projects in Ecuador.
Legal counseling in M&A and financing processes, environmental matters, power generation and photovoltaic projects.
Power Purchase Agreements (PPA).
Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Agreements (EPC).
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A).

Competitive advantages

Extensive experience in the energy field.
One our firm’s partners was recognized by IFLR 1000 and Chambers as a leading lawyer in the energy and infrastructure field.
Experience in advising clients on international investments.
Members of our team are actively involved with the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Ministry of Non-Renewable Natural Resources, Ministry of Environment, Electric Regulation and Control Agency (ARCONEL formerly known as CONELEC), the National Assembly, and other agencies.
Our team works along with experts in different fields to provide comprehensive legal counsel to ensure that our clients launch their projects and operate in strict accordance with all laws and regulations.

Recognition

Dentons achieves 157 rankings in Chambers Latin America 2025

August 23, 2024

Independent legal publisher Chambers and Partners continues to recognize Dentons lawyers as market leaders throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Dentons recognized as one of the world’s top 10 arbitration firms

March 25, 2024

Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has ascended into the top 10 of the Global Arbitration Review's GAR30 ranking of international arbitration law firms globally for 2024.