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Public Procurement
Sandra co-heads our Infrastructure practice. Her valuable experience and involvement in major projects in Ecuador make her a leader in this area.
Sandra Reed has a long track record of advising clients on some of the most important and challenging project finance, public-private partnerships, joint ventures and acquisitions in the infrastructure, alternative energy, technology and real estate sector that have taken place in Ecuador over the past 20 years.
One of her most representative cases is her long-term relationship with Corporación Quiport, advising on all legal aspects related to the concession, planning, negotiation, financing and implementation of the New Quito International Airport project.
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Pérez Bustamante & Ponce (1983 – present)
President, Diálogos Vitales, Quito, Ecuador (2022 – present)
Principal Director of various Ecuadorian companies, and a member of the Executive Committee of the Ecuadorian-American Chamber of Commerce, Quito (2021 – present)
Member of the Board of Directors, Latin American Regional Forum (LARF), International Bar Association (2019 – present)
President, Ecuadorian-American Chamber of Commerce, Quito (2019 – 2022)
Vice President, Ecuadorian-American Chamber of Commerce, Quito (2016, 2018)
Director, Ecuadorian-American Chamber of Commerce, Quito (2015 – 2017)
Mediator, Ecuadorian-American Chamber of Commerce, Quito (2000 – 2015)
Director, Interlaw (2009 – 2015)
Director, Fundación Fabián Ponce Ordóñez, Ecuador (1997-2014)
Attorney, Fundación Natura, Ecuador (2002 – 2012)
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito (Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1983)
"Sandra Reed is an experienced lawyer known for her involvement in key projects and her leadership skills."
"Sandra Reed is a prominent player in the market, with notable experience in the infrastructure sector and traditional real estate."
"Leading Individual"
“Highly Regarded │Women Leaders”
Distinguished partner and co-head of department Sandra Reed benefits from a wealth of experience in real estate matters. She routinely advises significant clients on public-private partnerships to build, operate, and finance real estate projects in Ecuador.
"Sandra Reed is a consolidated real estate lawyer with expertise in handling strategic public concessions."
“Leading Individual”
Market-leading heavyweight Sandra Reed is praised by a client, who says that "she is very aware of the commercial and political aspects of the Ecuadorian real estate arena." Another interviewee describes her as "the leader of Pérez Bustamante & Ponce's real estate team," adding: "Sandra Reed has been involved on notable real estate and infrastructure projects, such as Quito Airport.”
Stellar practitioner Sandra Reed comes highly recommended by market sources, with one reporting: “She is a highly sought-after lawyer who advises on landmark projects in the market.” Another interviewee highlights her “extraordinary experience” and “strategic insight,” while a different source remarks: “She is a top-level practitioner who is extremely knowledgeable, intelligent and intuitive.” She boasts a market-leading practice advising clients on the construction and operation of high-profile commercial and residential real estate developments.
Market-leading practitioner Sandra Reed garners ample praise from interviewees for her expertise in the real estate arena. A market commentator lauds her as “a great lawyer who works on complex real estate mandates.” She regularly assists leading multinational clients with PPP concessions and sector-related joint venture agreements. She offers additional expertise representing clients in EPC contract negotiations.
“Leading individual”
LACCA Approved
“Sandra Reed earns recognition for her experience in the corporate and commercial area, with noted expertise in real estate projects and related transactions”
“Department co-head Sandra Reed earns appreciation from her clients for her “truly fantastic knowledge” of the real estate field. Sources recognise her market-leading position, adding: “She’s a very good lawyer – very well-known with a lot of experience.” She is particularly experienced in leading PPP and EPC contract negotiations for major domestic and international clients”
“Sandra Reed is described by sources as “a wonderful lawyer.” She continues to earn endorsement from peers for her involvement in the corporate field. She is particularly experienced in handling real estate projects”
“Sandra Reed is held in high esteem by sources who comment: “She’s excellent and has a vast experience handling important mandates,” and note: “She is a key lawyer and one of the most knowledgeable lawyers in the market.” They add: “She’s dedicated to her clients, available 24/7 and very committed”
“Practice co-head Sandra Reed assist long-term client Corporacion Quiport with all aspects of the construction and operation of the New Quito International Airport; and in a separate matter, advise on the project to develop a convention centre on the site of the old Quito airport.
Ecuador Bar Association
International Bar Association
Member, Board of Directors, Ecuadorian Scout Foundation (2015 – present)
Member, Business Committee, Sistema B Ecuador (2018)
