Andrés is a versatile professional who has developed an outstanding career in multiple branches of law, combining technical, regulatory, and administrative experience. His comprehensive approach is evident in areas such as sectional and real estate law, where he has managed complex contracts and legal procedures, as well as in corporate law, where he has led processes for the constitution, reform, and transformation of companies. His work in telecommunications and broadcasting stands out, having provided advice to renowned companies such as Alcatel, Siemens, and Teleamazonas, and holding leadership roles, such as Director of the Agency for Regulation and Control of Telecommunications, where he promoted sectorial regulations and protected consumer rights.
Moreover, his adaptability is reflected in areas such as labor law, cooperativism, and intellectual property, managing everything from labor disputes to trademark registrations. In immigration law, he has facilitated visa processes, and in competition law, he has participated in defenses against regulatory investigations. His strategic vision extends to the protection of personal data, collaborating on legislative initiatives to ensure digital security. Andrés combines specialized knowledge with a practical perspective, establishing himself as a benchmark in dynamic and multidisciplinary sectors.
Private Sector
- Associate at Apolo Abogados
- Ecuadortelecom S.A. / Consorcio Ecuatoriano de Telecomunicaciones CONECEL S.A. (CLARO) – Regulation Manager
- Mutualista Sebastián de Benalcázar in Liquidation (Intervention Process led by the Superintendency of Banks) – Legal Director
- Filanbanco S.A. in Liquidation (Professional Services)
- Deposit Guarantee Agency AGD (Professional Services)
- Fabara & Compañía – Projectcorp. (Professional Services)
- Prado Law Firm (Employment Relationship)
Public Sector
- National Telecommunications Council – CONATEL – Legal Advisor to the President of CONATEL and members of CONATEL (2005 – 2007)
- Agency for Regulation and Control of Telecommunications ARCOTEL – Executive Director (2021 – 2022)
Titles and Studies
- Doctor of Jurisprudence (May 22, 2001) – Lawyer of the Courts of the Republic of Ecuador (May 22, 2001) – Bachelor of Legal Sciences (January 24, 2001) PONTIFICAL CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF ECUADOR
- Master’s in Telecommunications Management and Law. Thesis defended and approved – JOINT PROGRAM: SIMÓN BOLÍVAR ANDINA UNIVERSITY, EXTERNADO UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBIA, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES ASSOCIATION OF THE ANDES PACT