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Energy and Natural Resources
Francisco lidera nuestra práctica de Energía y es altamente considerado como uno de los abogados con más experiencia de Ecuador en los sectores de petróleo, gas y electricidad.
Francisco es uno de los abogados con más experiencia del Ecuador en materia energética, con especial énfasis en petróleo, gas y electricidad. Tiene una trayectoria de décadas en la negociación e implementación de contratos petroleros y asesora a nuestros clientes de energía sobre sus operaciones y desafíos diarios. También tiene amplia experiencia en la negociación e implementación de contratos de energía eléctrica y energías alternativas.
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Pérez Bustamante & Ponce (1983 – present)
Bustamante & Crespo (1974 – 1982)
Member, Board of Directors, Pichincha Chamber of Industry (1993 – 1997, 1999 – 2003, 2005 – present)
Member, Contract Administration Committee, CONOCO (MAXUS)-PETROECUADOR Contract (1990 – 1996)
Member, Contract Administration Committee, PETROCANADA-PETROECUADOR Contract (1987 – 1991)
Member, Advisory Board (Quito Division), Banco La Previsora (1986 – 1996)
Director, Banco Aserval, Ecuador (1985 – 1999)
Member of the negotiating groups for modification of the following Production Sharing Contracts: City Investing (1995); Maxus-YPF (1996)
Member of the negotiating group for modification of the Production Sharing Contract of City Investing-Block 27 (1996)
Advisor to Creditor Banks’ Management Committee in three Ecuadorian public debt restructuring processes (1983, 1986, 1994)
Member of the negotiating groups for the following Service Contracts: Belco-Blocks 1 and 2 (1985); BP-Block 7 (1985); Conoco-Block 16 (1986); Petrocanada-Block 9 (1987); Arco-Block 10 (1988); Maxus-Tivacuno Area (1991)
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito (Degree in Political Science, 1974)
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito (Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1978)
Oxford Center, England (Comparative Law Course, 1979)
Harvard University, Cambridge, U.S.A. (Program of Instruction for Lawyers, Law School, 1991)
American Graduate School of International Management (Advanced Management Program for Oil and Gas Company Managers, 1991)
Francisco Roldán-Cobo is renowned in the Ecuadorian market for his extensive experience in the oil and gas industry. He is involved in key projects in the field for a significant international and national clientele.
Senior statesperson and co-head of department Francisco Roldán-Cobo is renowned in the Ecuadorian market for his extensive experience in the oil and gas industry. He is involved in key projects in the field for significant international and national clientele.
"Hall of Fame"
"Highly Regarded"
Senior statespeople and co-head of department Francisco Roldán-Cobo is renowned in the Ecuadorian market for his extensive experience in the oil and gas industry. He is involved in key projects in the field for significant international and national clientele.
“Hall of Fame”
Seasoned practitioner Francisco Roldán-Cobo "offers a longstanding practice in Ecuador's energy and natural resources market," an interviewee commends, adding: "He is able to offer sage advice on how to approach the different stakeholders, which helps facilitate agreements."
Senior statesperson Francisco Roldán-Cobo is well regarded in the market, with a source describing him as “a lawyer with very important know-how in the oil and gas arena.” They go on to add: “He is a highly reputable lawyer with a prestigious reputation in the market.”
Senior statesperson Francisco Roldán-Cobo garners high praise from clients, with one enthusing: “He is a go-to guy in Ecuador,” and another saying: “I have a good opinion of him and the way in which he explains issues to clients; he gives a good impression.”
“Leading Individual”
“Recommended lawyer”
“”Client-oriented” co-head of department Francisco Roldán-Cobo is recognised by sources as a “very active” energy and natural resources lawyer with “a lot of experience in this area.” He has a notable track record advising major players from the oil and gas industry on investments in both upstream and downstream projects”
“The “brilliant” Francisco Roldán-Cobo is lauded by peers for his substantial knowledge of the oil and gas field. His broad-ranging expertise encompasses a variety of matters in this space. Interviewees single him out as “an experienced practitioner” and go on to highlight his business perspective, adding: “He knows his stuff and is responsive”
“Key Partner” in Energy Practice
Quito Bar Association
Ecuador Bar Association
International Bar Association
Incentives for Foreign Investors
Ecuador
