Sebastián

Sebastián

Cortez-Merlo

Partner

Public Procurement, Energy and Natural Resources

Sebastián

Sebastián is a member of PBP’s Energy and Natural Resources team and he has more than two decades of experience in the sector.

Sebastián focuses his practice on energy matters, exploration and exploitation of natural resources, and infrastructure projects. He advises companies on all regulatory matters related to their operations and activities in Ecuador.

Given his commercial understanding of the sector and business nous, he is frequently invited to join companies’ senior management committees, where he advises on the legal risks associated with their activities. He also works on corporate, environmental and dispute resolution matters.

Languages

Spanish

English

Admissions

Ecuador

Pérez Bustamante & Ponce (2021 – present)

Partner, Noboa, Peña & Torres (2013 – 2020)

Associate, Noboa, Peña & Torres (2001 – 2013)

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito (Lawyer, 2006)

American University, Washington College of Law, Washington D.C. (LL.M. in International Legal Studies, Fulbright Scholar, 2011)

Tulane University Law School, U.S.A. (Introduction to the U.S. Legal System, 2010)

Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Business School, Ecuador (Certificate in Tax Management, 2013)

Chambers Latin America 2025 (Energy and Natural Resources)

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"Dynamic partner Sebastian Cortez continues to receive high praise for his work in the oil and power sectors in Ecuador."

Chambers Latin America 2024 (Energy and Natural Resources)

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Dynamic partner Sebastian Cortez joins the rankings this year after receiving high praise from clients and peers alike for his work in the oil and power sectors in Ecuador.

The legal 500, 2024 (Energy and Natural Resources)

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"Recommended"

The Legal 500, 2023 (Energy and natural resources, Real Estate)

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"Recommended"

Quito Bar Association

International Bar Association

Environmental Law in Ecuador,

(2010)