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Álvaro Ordoñez

Partner · ECIJA

EcuadorEnergy & Natural Resources, Mining & Extractive Industries

About

Partner at ECIJA based in Ecuador, specializing in energy and extractive industries with a focus on mining and environmental law. He is a former National Undersecretary of Mining Contracts and holds a law degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Quito and an LL.M. in Environmental and Natural Resource Law & Policy from the University of Denver.

Practice areas

Energy & Natural ResourcesMining & Extractive IndustriesEnvironmental LawPublic ProcurementConstitutional LawReal EstateComplianceLitigation & Arbitration

Office

Expertise

Mining policy and contractsEnergy projects and regulationEnvironmental permittingWater use rightsNegotiations with indigenous communitiesConstitutional litigation defending mining companiesPublic procurement mattersCompliance and regulatory advice

Education

  • Law degree, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Quito (Ecuador)
  • LL.M., Environmental and Natural Resource Law & Policy, University of Denver (USA)