Real Estate and Infrastructure

The HEKA team has a standardized domain transfer process that handles about 60 transfer processes per month. We are able to minimize time and errors in these processes, generating confidence and speed for the client.

The firm has worked on major real estate projects, advising on financing, regulatory compliance, operations and marketing. Heka has led large-scale projects in the country.

Development has been carried out in mixed-use projects, with equipment, housing and offices, as well as small, medium and large-scale infrastructure projects, with different types of regulatory frameworks.

We have advised builders, developers, non-profit institutions -among others- in processes with a high degree of difficulty before regulatory authorities, within the framework of urban planning instruments, public finances, and alternative mechanisms for contracting.

Our team of experts offers a wide range of

services, which include:

Urban Law & Municipal Compliance

One of the greatest challenges in executing a real estate project in Ecuador is the correct compliance with all municipal regulations. It is important to take into consideration prerequisites to start construction, land regularizations, construction permits, and many other aspects required by each GAD. Having a correct understanding of the regulations of the place where the project or transaction is to be executed helps the process to flow smoothly and does not generate delays or unexpected surprises.

Real Estate Project Finance & Management

The development of a real estate project has several regulatory and legal components that must be handled correctly in order to avoid delays. Likewise, proper project management is of great importance, in order to provide harmony to the promoters, financiers, and end clients. Thus, it is necessary to foresee solid contracts with the professionals in charge of studies, design, supervision, construction and, if necessary, even specialized experts in the execution process during and after construction.

Real Estate and Infrastructure Contracts

We provide advice on transfers of ownership and other non-translative contracts such as promises of sale, commodatums, mortgages, brokerage and real estate brokerage contracts and complex contracts: BOT (Build Operate Transfer) BOOT (Build Own Operate Transfer) DBOT (Design Build Operate Transfer) DBFO (Design Build Finance Operate).

Mortgage Factory

We have a standardized service for deeds of sale and mortgages. This service has been designed for financial institutions in Ecuador and for natural persons in general who require monitoring of their mortgage loans. Our delivery times are short, and we have high standards in our processes and operations.

TEAM LEADER

Santiago Alban

Partner

Santiago has more than 13 years of experience in the areas of administrative, public procurement, real estate, foreign investment and dispute resolution. He advises national and international companies, combining knowledge of the public sector and its interrelation with the private sector.