What We Do
Real estate transactions
Comprehensive advisory on the purchase, sale and acquisition of real property.
Sales and lease agreements
Negotiation and drafting of commercial and residential sale and lease agreements.
Project development
Legal structuring of real estate projects from planning through delivery.
Trusts and financing
Design of real estate trusts and project financing structures.
Real estate due diligence
Legal review of a property's registry, contractual and regulatory status.
Filings before Property Registries and GADs
Procedures before Property Registries and Autonomous Decentralized Governments (GADs).
Who leads this practice
Leads HEKA's Real Estate practice alongside Mauricio Subía and Pablo Sáenz, supporting the development of infrastructure and real estate projects of varying scale across Ecuador.
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Advises on real estate due diligence, trusts and financing structures for urban development projects.
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Supports sales, leases and the management of real estate projects before Property Registries and Autonomous Decentralized Governments.
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CorporateCorporate vehicles and commercial contracts for real estate projects. Administrative & Public ProcurementMunicipal permitting and relations with Autonomous Decentralized Governments. Family OfficeManagement and planning of real estate assets within family wealth.Common questions about real estate law
What is real estate due diligence and when is it recommended?+
It is the legal review of a property's registry, contractual and regulatory status before purchasing, financing or developing it. It is always recommended before closing a significant transaction, in order to identify liens, disputes or restrictions that could affect the project.
What are the advantages of structuring a project through a trust?+
A trust ring-fences the project's assets, organizes the flow of funds between developers, investors and buyers, and provides greater legal certainty against contingencies affecting the developer. It is a common structure for medium and large-scale projects in Ecuador.
What changes under the recent reform to the LOOTUGS (Land Use and Urban Management Law)?+
The reform introduces changes to land use rules and municipal permitting procedures, raising the technical standard required of builders and developers. We review your project to align it with this new framework and anticipate the applicable requirements.
What should I review before signing a commercial lease?+
It is essential to review the term, the renewal and termination conditions, the allocation of responsibility for maintenance and improvements, and the guarantees required. These clauses determine much of the economic risk in the lease relationship.