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BUSTAMANTE FABARA

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2027 : Ecuador

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BUSTAMANTE FABARA

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BUSTAMANTE FABARA has vast experience in providing all legal services required by banks, financial institutions, as well as in the fiduciary stock market field.

The main areas of specialization include advising in:

  • Obtaining and maintaining operating permits.
  • Advising in the relation with the control organ of the companies of the three sectors.
  • Advice on all aspects related to the shareholding structure, capital increases and other statutory reforms with the different companies in the three sectors.
  • Drafting of banking, investment, financing and other contracts related to the activity of entities authorized to operate in each of the three sectors.
  • Elaboration of fiduciary structures.
  • Constitution and administration of trusts.
  • Advice on all aspects related to legislation governing the banking, financial and trust sectors.
  • Global advice on bond issuance and securitization processes.
  • Restructuring of liabilities.
  • Preparation of documentation necessary to apply for local and foreign credits, as described in the services we provide in the area of project finance.

TEAM

Partners: Diego Ramírez, Jesús M. Beltrán, Juan Felipe Bustamante, José Rafael Bustamante C., Francisco Bustamante, Kirina González

Directors: Belén Jaramillo, Pedro Gómez de la Torre, Juan Bernardo Guarderas, Patricio Santos

Senior Associates: Carolina Echeverría, Adriana Lasso

Associates: Andrés Alarcón, Gabriel Baus, Melissa Jurado, David Salgado, Benjamín Vásconez, Jerónimo Villagómez

Clients (13)

  • UBS
  • IDB Invest
  • International Finance Corporation - IFC
  • Proparco
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Banco Guayaquil
  • LLAD Americas
  • U.S. International Development Financial Corporation
  • China Development Bank
  • Nomura Securities
  • JP Morgan Chase
  • Bank of America
  • The Nature Conservancy

Industries (5)

  • Banking: Regulatory, Capital Markets
  • Finance: Structures Finance
  • Finance: Corporate Debt
  • Finance: Sovereign Debt
  • Finance: Fintech

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Ecuador

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

BUSTAMANTE FABARA is an esteemed full-service firm with a standout banking and finance practice in Ecuador. The team 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. BUSTAMANTE FABARA also boasts further expertise in the capital markets arena, advising on bond issuances.

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Work Highlights

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  • BUSTAMANTE FABARA acted as Ecuadorian counsel to PayJoy in connection with a USD65 million secured loan facility granted by Neuberger Berman to support the company's growth in Ecuador.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at BUSTAMANTE FABARA digest complex information and present it in an organised and accessible manner to decision-makers. They are also able to think outside the box.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

  • The BUSTAMANTE FABARA team combines technical expertise with a clear understanding of the business, resulting in practical, solution-oriented advice that is aligned with the objectives of the transaction.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Diego Ramírez Mesec
    Diego Ramírez Mesec

    Diego Ramírez Mesec

    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 is our go-to partner for complex financing transactions in Ecuador, offering excellent client service and strong commercial acumen.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
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  • Kirina González
    Kirina González

    Kirina González

    Up-and-coming partner Kirina González gains recognition from clients and peers alike, who praise her work on banking and finance matters in Ecuador.

    • Kirina González is a brilliant professional with innovative ideas and is always ready to answer any questions that come her way.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
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  • Juan Bernardo Guarderas
    Juan Bernardo Guarderas

    Juan Bernardo Guarderas

    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 exceptionally detail-oriented, provides thorough analysis of complex issues and responds very quickly.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
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Ecuador

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