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Santiago Albán

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Santiago Albán

Professional profile

Santiago has over 15 years of experience in real estate, regulatory and administrative law. He is recognized for his deep knowledge of Ecuadorian public law and his ability to navigate complex regulatory environments. He has advised major real estate developers, government entities and international investors in transactions, permits and regulatory proceedings. He also leads HEKA's Education Law practice, advising educational institutions on operating permits before the Ministry of Education, regulatory management, school coexistence, data protection and administrative defense. He founded HEKA in 2019 with the vision of building a different kind of law firm.

Academic background

HEKA Podcast
Conversations
with Santiago Albán
Podcast

Conversations with Santiago Albán

A space where Santiago talks about education law, gaming law, regulation and the topics reshaping legal practice in Ecuador. New episodes every month.

Publications

Articles & publications

Analysis, columns and contributions by Santiago in specialized media. Tap any publication to read it at its original source.

Publication
ArticleThe new framework of education law in EcuadorRead article →
Publication
ColumnGaming Law: regulatory challenges for operatorsRead article →
Publication
AnalysisData protection for minors in educational institutionsRead article →