Sebastián Valle

Sebastián Valle is a partner at ECIJA Ecuador, with more than 18 years of experience in the legal sector, both in the corporate sector and in public administration and free practice. His practice focuses on litigation, administrative law, public procurement and compliance programmes.

He has advised major national and international business groups in sectors such as engineering, construction, automotive and insurance. He has a solid track record in structuring contracts financed by multilateral banks (FIDIC), project finance, strategic negotiation with the State and complex dispute resolution. He has held important public functions and advised high authorities of different governmental functions.

Sebastián holds a Master's degree in Procedural Law and Oral Litigation from the SEK International University of Ecuador, in addition to his legal training at the University of the Americas. He is trilingual in Spanish, English and Portuguese.

Academic background

• Lawyer, Universidad de las Américas (2007)
• Master in Procedural Law and Oral Litigation, Universidad Internacional SEK - Ecuador (2022).

Other activities

• High level advisor in legislative processes and negotiation with State agencies
• Active participation in infrastructure projects co-financed by multilateral banks.

Acknowledgements

• "Highly Recommended" in Administrative Litigation - Leaders League 2024- 2025
• "Excellent" in Compliance - Leaders League 2024-2025

Languages

Spanish, English, Portuguese