Advise our clients from the preliminary stages of investment in Ecuador to maximize the benefits, incentives and preferential treatment available under Ecuadorian law for mining projects.
Assist clients in auctions for mining concessions offered by the Ecuadorian State.
Establish effective strategies in the negotiation and pre-contractual stages to finalize production agreements.
Regularly advise on sector-specific administrative and regulatory processes.
Mitigate risks and find solutions to potential disputes in the development of mining operations.
Maximize the benefits and preferential treatment of strategic sectors.
Provide comprehensive advice to companies, assisting with corporate, labor, tax and environmental matters.
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