Public Procurement
Doing business with government entities involves significant oversight, frequent regulatory changes, and risks that can affect contract performance, payment, and operational continuity.
We advise companies at every stage of the public procurement process, from participation in bidding procedures to contract performance, termination, and dispute resolution, with a focus on mitigating risk and protecting their position in dealings with government authorities.
What Sets Us Apart
Our practice combines in-depth knowledge of Ecuador’s public procurement framework with experience in contract performance and disputes involving government entities.
We advise on complex public contracts and matters in highly regulated sectors, where a sound legal strategy is critical to avoiding sanctions, preserving contractor eligibility, and holding government entities to their contractual obligations.
Pre-Contract Stage
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We advise companies throughout the public procurement process, including review of bidding documents, analysis of eligibility requirements, preparation and validation of bids, management of clarification and questions phases, and support through contract award and execution.
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We also manage registration and updates in the Single Registry of Suppliers (RUP) and verify compliance with the legal and documentary requirements necessary to participate in public procurement processes.
Our Team Leaders
Key Value Contribution
Throughout the contract lifecycle
We advise clients from bid preparation through contract performance, liquidation, and potential disputes, providing end-to-end support in public contracting matters.
Protecting the contractor’s position
We develop strategies to mitigate risk, avoid sanctions, and preserve eligibility to contract with government entities.
Practical focus on performance and payment issues
Our experience allows us to address the areas where risk most often arises, including documentary compliance, acceptance and delivery, contract liquidation, issues raised by the contracting authority, and recovery of outstanding amounts.