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Angélica Campoverde Ortiz
Senior Associate / Director of International Consulting
Attorney with solid experience in comprehensive legal advisory, comparative legal research, and strategic support for companies, international organizations, pension funds, and cooperation projects. Specialist in civil, corporate, tax, administrative, immigration, digital business, and economic regulation.
She has participated in international legal consultancies inLatin America, Africa, and the United States, preparinglegislative analyses, regulatory due diligence, compliancereviews, and contractual frameworks. Her public-sector background—as Secretary and Deputy Secretary-Reporter ofthe National Assembly—strengthened her command of legislative procedures, institutional relations, and public-policy analysis. She combines a multidisciplinary, results-oriented approach with a comparative legal perspective that adds value to high-impact regulatory and corporate projects.
Education:
-Master’s Degree in International Cooperation and Development Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan – Italy January 2016 – December 2016
-Advanced Specialization in Taxation Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, Quito – Ecuador
October 2008 – July 2009
-LL.B., Law and Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science Universidad de Cuenca, Cuenca – Ecuador October 2002 – October 2007
Languages: Spanish, English C2 and Italian C1.
E-mail: acampoverde@tesseraebureau.com
Practice Areas:
Civil, corporate, and business law, Taxation and regulatory compliance, Data protection and digital business, Contracts, immigration, and private international law, Financial regulation and comparative legal analysis, Alternative dispute resolution and mediation, Legal and regulatory due diligence, Legislative advisory and regulatory drafting, Legal consulting.
Attorney with 12 years of experience in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Holds a Master’s Degree in Law with emphasis on mining, oil, and energy regulation, as well as postgraduate specializations in Corporate Law and Infrastructure Law.
He has a strong background in regulatory, corporate, and contractual matters, including project structuring, M&A transactions, project finance, and negotiation of EPC, EPCM,PPA, and joint venture agreements. He also has extensive experience representing companies before government entitiesand regulatory authorities. His practice combines strategic legal management, institutional engagement, and comprehensive support to industry clients through a technical, analytical, andresults-driven approach.
Education:
-Master’s Degree in Law – Mining, Oil, and Energy Regulation, Universidad Externado de Colombia, Bogotá D.C. (2021)
-Postgraduate Degree in Infrastructure Law, Universidad Externado de Colombia, Bogotá D.C. (2021)
-Postgraduate Degree in Corporate Law, Universidad EAFIT, Medellín (2023)
-LL.B., Law Universidad EAFIT, Medellín (2012).
Languages: Spanish and English B2
E-mail: aherrer5@eafit.edu.co
Practice Areas:
Mining, energy, and sector-specific regulation, Corporate law and corporate governance, Infrastructure and public procurement, Project finance, reements, and corporate contracts, Mergers, acquisitions, and due diligence, Representation before regulatory authorities, Contract risk management and claims handling.
Senior legal practitioner with advanced expertise in strategic dispute resolution, high-stakes litigation, and multisector legal advisory. With a Master’s degree in Procedural Law and Oral Litigation, he has built a practice distinguished by technical rigor, executive-level judgment, and the ability to manage complex legal challenges with institutional impact.
His experience spans mediation and arbitration—including complex proceedings and actions for annulment of arbitral awards—administrative and constitutional litigation, corporate governance advisory, PPP structuring, and legal oversight of major public-sector initiatives. Bryan also brings specialized exposure to sports law, banking regulation, and delegation contracts in regulated industries. His approach is defined by analytical depth, strategic foresight, and a results-oriented mindset aligned with organizational objectives.
Education:
– Master’s Degree in Procedural Law and Oral Litigation – Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, Ecuador (2025)
– Attorney-at-Law – Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito (2019).
Languages: Spanish and English B2
E-mail: bescaleras@tesseraebureau.com
Practice Areas:
Mediation and Arbitration, Strategic and Procedural Litigation, Administrative and Constitutional Law, Corporate and Business Law, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), Project Structuring and Management, Sports Law, Banking and Financial Regulation.
Emily is a mediator and law student with experience supporting legal teams in law firms and corporate advisory practices. She has assisted in drafting legal documents, organizing case files, and processing documentation before public and private institutions, combining strong academic performance with practical skills in corporate law, administrative law, and alternative dispute resolution.
She has been recognized with UIDE Honors and has served as a teaching assistant in Political Theory and the State, and Administrative Law. Her work is marked by rigorous drafting, careful handling of sensitive information, and a strong interest in advancing her expertise in dispute resolution and the intersection of law, society, and public policy.
Education:
-Mediator – Center for Arbitration and Mediation, Popular and Solidarity Economy Chamber, Quito (2024)
-Law Student – Universidad Internacional del Ecuador, Quito (2023 – present)
Languages: Spanish and English B2
E-mail: egaibor@tesseraebureau.com
Areas of Interest:
Corporative Law, Administrative Law, Constitutional Law.
Abigail is a Law and International Relations student with a particular focus on public law, national and international commercial arbitration, and complex dispute resolution. Her background reflects both academic excellence and a strong orientation toward legal argumentation, research, and critical analysis of cases. She has undertaken early professional experiences in the public sector and in private firms, enabling her to become acquainted with the practical realities of litigation.
She has been recognized on the Chancellor’s Honor List at Universidad San Francisco de Quito for her outstanding academic performance. Her profile is marked by intensive participation in arbitration and oral advocacy competitions, including representing USFQ at the 33rd Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. She has acted as an oralist in the international commercial arbitration competition held in Lima and in the 2025 national arbitration and banking law competition. These experiences have enhanced her capacity to build procedural strategies, handle complex mock disputes, and collaborate in high-pressure teams, reinforcing her commitment to arbitration and dispute resolution.
Education:
-Fifth-year Law student at Universidad San Francisco de Quito (2021 – present)
-Third-year International Relations student at Universidad San Francisco de Quito (2022 – present)
Languages: Spanish and English B2
E-mail: acardenas@tesseraebureau.com
Areas of interest:
National and international commercial arbitration, Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Civil Law.
