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Corporate/Commercial - Ecuador

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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.

Work Highlights

  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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José Rafael Bustamante Crespo
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José Rafael Bustamante Crespo
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Band 2

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.

Juan Felipe Bustamante
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Juan Felipe Bustamante
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Band 3

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.

María Rosa Fabara Vera
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María Rosa Fabara Vera
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Band 3

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.

Kirina González
Kirina González
Associates to watch

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
BUSTAMANTE FABARA

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Ecuador

Corporate/Commercial

José Rafael Bustamante Crespo
2
José Rafael Bustamante Crespo
2
Band 2
Juan Felipe Bustamante
3
Juan Felipe Bustamante
3
Band 3
María Rosa Fabara Vera
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María Rosa Fabara Vera
3
Band 3
Kirina González
Kirina González
Associates to watch