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BUSTAMANTE FABARA

Corporate/Commercial

Latin America Guide 2026 : Ecuador

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Partners: José Rafael Bustamante C., Juan Felipe Bustamante, Mariana Villagómez, José Rafael Bustamante E., Juan Carlos Bustamante, Francisco Bustamante, Patricia Ponce, María Rosa Fabara Vera, Andrés Becdach, Kirina González

Directors: Pedro Gómez de la Torre, Gino Ivich, Valentina Morillo

Senior Associates: Adriana Lasso, José Antonio Bustamante, Carolina Echeverría.

Associates: Camila Cevallos, Vladimir Charro, Eduardo Díaz, Jerónimo Villagómez, David Estrella, Sofía Illingworth, Klever Chila, Verónica Zambrano, Darwin León.

Assistant Attorneys: Sergio Samaniego

It constitutes one of the fundamental cores of the Firm's activity. It covers the whole range of business, financial and mercantile transactions that a company must carry out in the normal development of its functions. The advice the team provides to companies is distinguished by the extensive experience of its lawyers in the real world of business. This experience allows the firm to understand the need to solve its clients’ problems in a complete and expedited way.

Clients (10)

  • Hapag-Lloyd
  • Macquarie Asset Management (MAM)
  • Mitsui & Co.
  • ESAB International Holdings LLC
  • Talanx Group
  • Saint-Gobain
  • Millicom International Cellular (Tigo)
  • Primax Comercial
  • Grupo Romero
  • Alicorp

Industries (8)

  • Logistics
  • Food & Beverages
  • Finance
  • Retail
  • Oil & Gas
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Consumer Goods
  • Real Estate

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Corporate/Commercial - Ecuador

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Full-service firm BUSTAMANTE FABARA offers a top-tier corporate department renowned for handling high-profile M&A transactions in Ecuador. Based in Quito, the legal team has extensive experience assisting major clients with joint ventures, share purchase agreements and due diligence across a range of sectors, such as financial services, logistics and telecommunications. The practice group also acts as a strategic partner, advising clients on corporate restructuring and the establishment of operations in the country. BUSTAMANTE FABARA boasts additional expertise in handling an array of day-to-day corporate matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • BUSTAMANTE FABARA advised Hapag Lloyd on the exercise of a call option resulting in the acquisition of a 50% stake in Hapag Lloyd Ecuador from Holding Grupo Transoceanica, consolidating a 100% ownership of the Ecuadorian subsidiary.

Strengths

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  • BUSTAMANTE FABARA stands out for its professionalism, track record and successful business vision. The team combines experience and M&A expertise with an innovative and strategic approach.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America

  • The team at BUSTAMANTE FABARA has been extremely important in resolving complex matters in our company. It has gone above and beyond, personally making sure to give us a five-star customer service.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • José Rafael Bustamante Crespo
    José Rafael Bustamante Crespo

    José Rafael Bustamante Crespo

    Esteemed practitioner and co-head of department José Rafael Bustamante Crespo benefits from strong expertise in complex corporate matters in Ecuador. He regularly advises clients on structuring transactions and foreign direct investment.

    • José Rafael Bustamante Crespo is an adviser with solid transactional experience.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
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  • Juan Felipe Bustamante
    Juan Felipe Bustamante

    Juan Felipe Bustamante

    Endorsed by clients and peers, partner Juan Felipe Bustamante is adept at assisting with corporate restructurings and foreign direct investment matters in Ecuador.

    • We value Juan Felipe Bustamante's strategic and commercial vision, as well as his ability to handle and resolve critical corporate issues.

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  • María Rosa Fabara Vera
    María Rosa Fabara Vera

    María Rosa Fabara Vera

    Managing partner and co-head of department María Rosa Fabara Vera remains active in the Ecuadorian corporate arena, handling acquisitions for major clients and is recognised for her longstanding career.

    • María Rosa Fabara Vera has a lot of experience in corporate matters. Not only does she provide correct legal advice, but she also understands what companies need.

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  • Kirina González
    Kirina González

    Kirina González

    Associate-to-watch Kirina González is praised by clients and peers alike for her involvement in significant M&A transactions in Ecuador's corporate market. She regularly handles cross-border acquisitions.

    • Kirina González is highly intelligent in M&A, dives deep into cases, and focuses on what matters most, never being distracted by superficialities and always driving straight to the key issues.

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