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BUSTAMANTE FABARA

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2026 : Ecuador


BUSTAMANTE FABARA

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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

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.

Clients (10)

  • 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

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

Band 1


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.

Work Highlights

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  • BUSTAMANTE FABARA acted as Ecuadorian counsel to Banco Guayaquil in connection with a USD175 million structured finance transaction under its Diversified Payment Rights programme, based on flows derived from foreign remittances.

Strengths

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  • What I value most from working with BUSTAMANTE FABARA is the high level of banking specialisation the team has. They are the best.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • 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.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Diego Ramírez Mesec
    Band 2Diego 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 provides excellent and practical advice despite tight timelines. His advice shows his extensive knowledge of the political and legal situation in Ecuador.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingKirina González
    Up and ComingKirina González

    Kirina González

    Associate-to-watch Kirina González gains recognition from clients and peers alike, who praise her work on banking and finance matters in Ecuador.

  • Associates to watchJuan Bernardo Guarderas
    Associates to watchJuan 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 an excellent professional with extensive knowledge in the financial field.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at BUSTAMANTE FABARA (3)

Ecuador

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