Gonzalo González Galarza is the Managing and Founding Partner of ECIJA Ecuador. With more than 40 years of experience, he is widely regarded as one of Ecuador’s most influential lawyers in the energy sector. He holds a Doctorate in Jurisprudence from the Central University of Ecuador and an MBA from INCAE, with strong specialization in energy law.
He has played a key role in drafting major reforms to Ecuador’s Hydrocarbons Law and in developing contractual models for the sector. His 16+ years of public sector experience with the State Oil Corporation and Petroecuador, combined with his private sector advisory work, give him a comprehensive understanding of both pub
