Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Banking & Finance - Ecuador
What the Team is Known For
BUSTAMANTE FABARA is an esteemed full-service firm with a standout banking and finance practice, which has exceptional experience advising foreign lenders on financing transactions involving the government and state-owned entities. The banking and finance lawyers assist clients with bilateral and syndicated credit facilities. It also boasts further expertise in the capital markets arena, advising on bond issuances.
Strengths
What I value most from working with BUSTAMANTE FABARA is the high level of banking specialisation the team has. They are the best.
The team at BUSTAMANTE FABARA has amazing skills and knowledge. We particularly value their deep knowledge of Ecuadorian banking law and regulations, as well as their financial structuring experience.
Notable practitioners
Respected partner and co-head of department Diego Ramírez Mesec enjoys market recognition for his banking and finance experience in Ecuador. Foreign lenders regularly seek him out for cross-border financing transactions.
Diego Ramírez Mesec provides excellent and practical advice despite tight timelines. His advice shows his extensive knowledge of the political and legal situation in Ecuador.
Associate-to-watch Juan Bernardo Guarderas enjoys recognition from clients for his activity in the banking and finance arena in Ecuador.
Juan Bernardo Guarderas is an excellent professional with extensive knowledge in the financial field.
Associate-to-watch Kirina González gains recognition from clients and peers alike, who praise her work on banking and finance matters in Ecuador.
Jesús Beltrán is qualified to practise in New York and boasts significant experience, having worked at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton in New York and Rome.
Jesús Beltrán is a partner who gives impeccable advice, with extensive knowledge not only of the legal sector but also of the banking sector.

