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trucción, I am integrated in the interna-
tional legal counsel department and in
constant touch in order to monitor FCC’s
legal policies. I am currently working on
providing legal support to several projects,
including the Autoestrada Transmontana
and the Ribeiradio Ermida dam projects.
Pablo Seijas Ameijide
Lawyer in North America
(USA and Canada)
Years working at FCC Construcción:
1 year and 7 months
Our mission is to provide legal assistance
to all departments. What I like the most
is to be part of a team where we all co-
llaborate and work to achieve a common
objective.
Alejandro Cruz Gallardo
Lawyer in Central America
Years working at FCC Construcción:
1 year and 2 months
At the legal counsel department, we have
a double task: on one hand, resolve legal
and contractual problems that may arise
and, not least important, to avoid having
these problems arise.
We have achieved a high level of legal se-
curity in developing our activities by using
contract models and formats which have
proven their efficiency throughout the
years at FCC Construcción.
Matilde Haydee Artola Aguilar
Lawyer in Nicaragua
Years working at FCC Construcción:
9
In Nicaragua, we work as a team. My job
entails providing corporate legal counsel
in all types of legal transactions. I am also
involved in contract negotiations, handling
the legal and administrative procedures
that arise as a result of our activities. In
addition, I also act as FCC’s notary public
since in Nicaragua, lawyers are also nota-
ries.
Melissa Sucre Sinisterra
Lawyer in Panama
Years working at FCC Construcción:
7
Given FCC’s activity, I handle all types of
legal matters, which, undoubtedly, is very
enriching. In Panama, we have two lawyers
and we collaborate on a daily basis in all the
legal issues that may arise. We also main-
tain close contact with FCC’s International
Legal Counsel Department and follow the
instructions on each of the issues.
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not be any practical effect upon the exe-
cution of the contract, they could be vital
to ensure the successful completion of pro-
jects”, he added.
Supporting projects
Often, the work of lawyers begins even be-
fore the project is borne. “It is essential to
become involved in the projects from the
very beginning and now then a problem
arises which has no solution or when the
solution is difficult. We must try to antici-
pate and prevent disputes, regardless of
the measures taken when the dispute has
already arisen. To this end, constant com-
munication with FCC Construcción mana-
gement, technicians and sales staff is es-
sential. Fortunately, this part is easy since
the human team at FCC is perfectly aware
of this and is always supportive”, Ruben
stated.
The main services provided by this de-
partment relate to its involvement in the
tender presentation phase, warning about
the risks that are detected in the analysis of
the tender specifications; consultation with
local advisors who contribute specific prac-
tice and experience; the direct involvement
in negotiating contracts with clients and the
knowledge of FCC’s in-house regulations
and customs.