Oil & gas

At AVL Abogados, we stand out for providing comprehensive and specialized legal advisory services in the hydrocarbons sector, covering both upstream and downstream areas

Our team of experts supports our clients at every stage of the process, from exploration, extraction, and production to refining, transportation, and marketing. We serve a diverse range of clients, including private companies as well as State entities.

Our extensive experience enables us to manage a wide range of development and financing of contracts in the hydrocarbons sector. Among the most common types of contracts, we handle are the following:

  • Fuel or Raw Material Supply Contracts: We ensure a constant and secure supply for operations.

  • Service and Production Sharing Contracts: We facilitate efficient and profitable collaboration between parties.

  • Operation and Maintenance Contracts: To maintain continuity and efficiency in operations.

  • Joint Operation Contracts: We promote cooperation between companies to maximize resource exploitation.

  • Unified Production Contracts in Common Fields and Joint Ventures: We seek to optimize and safeguard the interests of the parties involved.

  • Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC and EPCM) Contracts: These contracts are essential for the implementation and development of any hydrocarbon project in Ecuador.

  • Public-Private Partnerships (PPP): We advise clients that seek collaboration between the public and private sectors for strategic projects.

  • Implementation Contracts: Through these contracts we seek to ensure that projects are executed according to agreed timelines and specifications.

  • Investment Protection, Licenses, and Permits Contracts: We aim to guarantee safety and regulatory compliance through these contracts.

  • Participation Contracts: Through these contracts we seek to facilitate the integration of various stakeholders into the projects.

  • Our mission is to provide precise and effective legal solutions that drive the success and sustainability of our clients’ projects in the hydrocarbons sector. We are committed to delivering excellence, tailored to the specific needs of each client and project, ensuring optimal and lasting results.

Our team of attorneys specialized in the hydrocarbons sector is distinguished by its deep knowledge and extensive experience in all areas of this dynamic and complex industry.

We have a multidisciplinary team that combines legal, technical, and commercial expertise, allowing us to approach each case from a comprehensive perspective.

Our key strengths include:

  • Technical-Legal Expertise: Our attorneys hold deep knowledge of the specific regulations and standards in the hydrocarbons sector, enabling us to offer precise solutions tailored to each situation.

  • International Experience: We have worked on numerous cross-border transactions.

  • Strategic Focus: We adopt a proactive and strategic approach to problem-solving, anticipating challenges, and seizing opportunities for our clients.

  • Commitment to Excellence: We provide high-quality service based on professional ethics, transparency, and efficiency.

  • These strengths position us as leaders in legal advisory for the hydrocarbons sector, providing our clients with the confidence and support needed to achieve their goals.

Learn about our firm's notable cases

  • Negotiation of Oil Contracts: We were part of the negotiating team for oil contracts aimed at securing financing from Chinese commercial banks totaling one billion dollars.

  • Local Corporate Representation: We represented clients in local corporate matters to support the development of an oil exploration and exploitation project across three oil fields in Ecuador.

  • Search for Oil Service Projects: We assisted companies in seeking oil service projects and strategic alliances in Ecuador.

  • Sale of an Oil Company: We participated in the sale process of an oil company with two oil blocks in Ecuador.

  • Unified Exploitation Agreement: We took part in negotiating a Unified Exploitation Agreement for a shared oil field.

  • Renegotiation of Participation Contracts: We were involved in the renegotiation of participation contracts.

  • Contract Migration: We contributed to the change from participation contracts to service contracts for various international clients.

  • Transfer of Rights: We participated in the transfer of rights related to a participation contract.

  • Evaluation of the Heavy Crude Oil Pipeline [Oleoducto de Crudos Pesados]: We were part of the team responsible for evaluating the Oleoducto de Crudos Pesados company.

  • Negotiation with Terminal Petrolero Monteverde: We negotiated a contract between a private party and Terminal Petrolero Monteverde.

  • Licenses and Permits for Hydrocarbons Marketing: We assisted in obtaining licenses and permits for the commercialization of hydrocarbons.

  • Licenses and Permits for Transport and Distribution: We facilitated the acquisition of licenses and permits for the transport and distribution of hydrocarbons.

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When is a lawyer needed in the Hydrocarbons Sector?

  • In the hydrocarbons sector, AVL’s specialized lawyers are crucial at various stages and situations due to the complexity and strict regulation inherent to the industry. This involvement is essential both in upstream activities, such as exploration and production, where obtaining licenses and permits and negotiating exploration and exploitation contracts with the government and other entities are key, and in downstream activities, including refining, transportation, and marketing. Lawyers ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations and manage supply and distribution contracts. AVL’s expert attorneys are also vital in drafting and negotiating transportation and storage agreements, ensuring adherence to both international and local standards.

  • In mergers and acquisitions, AVL Abogados conducts due diligence, structures transactions, and manages regulatory aspects to ensure smooth operations.

  • Finally, in project financing, we facilitate access to capital by negotiating loan terms and ensuring all parties meet their contractual obligations.

Services Provided by AVL Abogados in the Hydrocarbons Sector

  • Fuel or Raw Material Supply Contracts: We ensure a constant and secure supply for operations.

  • Service and Production Sharing Contracts: We facilitate efficient and profitable collaboration between parties.

  • Operation and Maintenance Contracts: Aimed at maintaining continuity and efficiency in operations.

  • Joint Operation Contracts: Promoting cooperation between companies to maximize resource exploitation.

  • Unified Production Contracts in Common Fields and Joint Ventures: To optimize exploration and exploitation of oil wells.

  • Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC and EPCM) Contracts: Essential for the implementation of complex projects in the sector.

  • Public-Private Partnerships (PPP): Fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors for strategic projects.

  • Implementation Contracts: Ensuring projects are executed according to agreed timelines and specifications.

  • Investment Protection, Licenses, and Permits Contracts: Guaranteeing safety and regulatory compliance.

  • Participation Contracts: Facilitating the integration of various stakeholders into projects.

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