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Ecuador

CONEXIG has presence in 14 countries around the world, in Ecuador, CONEXIG LLC has experienced professionals in the following service lines: Claims & Dispute Resolution (CDR), Management Consulting and Contract & Project Management (CM/PM). The other service lines are attended with the support of professionals from other countries.

Our professionals have participated in the resolution of disputes in large-scale projects throughout the Ecuadorian territory. We seek to support the good practice of infrastructure, engineering and construction projects in the Ecuadorian industry, solving their most complex problems and supporting our clients in any situation that may arise during any stage of the life cycle of their projects.

Some examples of projects developed in Ecuador by our team are presented below.

Edmundo Vera is the head of CONEXIG LLC in Ecuador, providing the coordination of our associated team in this country for the resolution of any matter that is necessary.

RELEVANT PROJECTS IN ECUADOR

Contract Administration – Esmeraldas Refinery Revamp Project

Contracts Administration area of the management and inspection team of the Rehabilitation Project of the Esmeraldas State Refinery, formed by ecuadorian contractors and subcontractos, being EP Petroecuador the contracting owner.

Expert opinion in arbitration proceedings - Arbitration and Mediation Center CCQ

A local subcontractor demands the foreign contractor for a work contracted by the government entity of Ecuador in charge of developing electricity generation projects. The purpose of the subcontract was mainly the construction of civil works of three mini hydroelectric plants. The matter of controversy was specifically about: i) the costs related to greater permanence in works; ii) additional costs for overcarriage of materials; iii) withholdings and discounts made; iv) works not accepted due to the alleged rejection of the owner; v) additional work performed; vi) readjustment of prices; vii) financial cost incurred due to payment arrears; viii) unearned advance payment, according to the defendant. Edmundo acted as a financial-accounting expert appointed by the Arbitral Tribunal, determining an amount close to US $ 10 million for the different concepts evaluated.

Expert technical report and appearance before an international court (ICC)

Expert technical report and appearance before an international court (ICC) regarding the claim between the company responsible for the management and inspection of the construction contract for a tram line and the local government of Cuenca, Ecuador.