The energy and natural resources department at Robalino acts for oil, mining and energy companies in their investments in Ecuador, with team members often advising on the negotiation, structuring, development and financing of upstream and downstream hydrocarbon projects. Andrés Donoso advises on matters at all levels of the crude production and distribution chain, including contractual processes, M&A and project finance. Donoso leads the practice with managing partner Javier Robalino-Orellana, who is experienced in a wide range of energy matters. Cristina Coello focuses on mining, environmental and oil and gas mandates.
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‘The Robalino team is very honest and prepared for any industry-related query. They present a deep and technical analysis with outside-the-box ideas that help the day-to-day life of the company.'
'The team is multidisciplinary and very complete and competent, they have a good approach to the client with adequate response/reaction times. We are pleased to work with Andrés Donoso, who is always ready to solve our doubts or requirements with the support of other lawyers/specialists of the firm.'
‘The response time is ideal. There is always good feedback for the company at ideal times.'
‘A very professional and very well-prepared team. They know the market and the area very well, which makes them always give different options to their clients.'
‘They have excellent networking, and they use it in a very professional way.'
‘Skills in arbitration processes.'
‘Proactivity when providing solutions. Their extensive experience in international arbitration in the area of energy and natural resources sets them apart.'
Key clients
- Lowell Mineral
- Smart Energy
- PCR
- Tenaris
- Orion
- Gran Tierra
- Wayra
- Hoerbiger
- Masgas
- EnergyLider
Work highlights
- Advising Lowell Minerals on all the regulatory matters and requirements in order to achieve the resolution that authorises the advanced exploration stage of the Warintza Project.
- Advising local investor group Energylider on the execution of a license agreement with Royal Dutch Shell for the automotive fuel segment.
- Advised Solaris on the regulatory aspects of a credit agreement with Orion (Canada) for its mining operations in Ecuador.
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Practice head
Andrés Donoso; Javier Robalino
Other key lawyers
Cristina Coello; Galo Guarderas; Francisco Mendoza