In a significant step forward for the Loja-Catamayo Road Corridor in Ecuador, Dentons will support the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) in structuring this project under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity in southern Ecuador and drive economic growth in the region.

Dentons' infrastructure team in Canada, led by Ilan Dunsky, along with the Ecuador infrastructure team, led by Gabriel Solís, will be involved in the legal and transactional structuring, as well as local coordination and alignment with the country’s legal and regulatory frameworks. Our partner, Gabriel Solís, supported by Dentons Paz Horowitz Managing Partner, Agustín Acosta Cárdenas, and Founding Partner Jorge Paz, has played a crucial role in navigating the complexities of the local legal environment, ensuring the project’s seamless execution and integration with Ecuador’s broader infrastructure objectives.

“We are thrilled to be part of this transformative project and to contribute to the creation of a safer and more efficient transportation corridor for the people of Loja province and the productive sectors of southern Ecuador,” said Gabriel Solís.

The significance of this project goes beyond improving road infrastructure. Enhanced connectivity will facilitate better access to Catamayo Airport, a critical hub for travel in southern Ecuador. This is expected to spur economic growth, strengthen integration with the rest of the country, and create new opportunities for local communities.

The signing of the Government-to-Government (G2G) contract marks a critical step in the realization of this infrastructure project. The agreement between CCC and Ecuador’s Secretariat for Public-Private Investments brings Canadian expertise in legal and transactional structuring to support Ecuador’s vision of modernizing its road infrastructure. The joint efforts of Dentons Canada and Dentons Paz Horowitz in Ecuador highlight the firm’s commitment to fostering international collaboration.

For more information, please contact gabriel.solis@dentons.com.

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