Having more than 20 years of professional experience, Andrés has significant knowledge and experience in both the public and private sectors. In recent years, he has focused on providing legal consulting services to large oil and mining companies operating in Ecuador. In Oil & Gas, he has provided specialized support at all levels of the crude production and distribution chain (exploration-exploitation, transportation, distribution and sale).
In addition to advising on clients’ standard operations, his practice extends to tailoring strategies for the progressive development of investments and for dispute and conflict resolution. He has vast experience in public service in Ecuador – for seven years, Andrés held the positions of Secretary of Hydrocarbons and Legal Manager of Petroamazonas EP (the main public oil & gas exploration and exploitation company in Ecuador), and was also a negotiator for the Ecuadorian State in oil and mining contracts, among other activities and consulting provided for the Ministry of Non-Renewable Natural Resources.
