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Partners: María Rosa Fabara, José Rafael Bustamante C., Diego Ramírez

Directors: Daniel Castelo, Kirina González

Senior Associate: Esteban Dávila, Camila Sánchez

Associates: Cristina Alvaracín

 

Since the beginning of Competition Law in Ecuador, BUSTAMANTE FABARA has become a leading firm and a reference in the provision of legal and economic advice in this area, having advised its clients in the most relevant and important cases initiated in Ecuador.


BUSTAMANTE FABARA is able to provide its clients with advice and guidance of the highest quality and professionalism. The service provided in this area focuses mainly on legal and economic advice, the performance of due diligence to identify opportunities for improvement and adapt the activities of the company to the new legal regime in force in Ecuador since October 2011, advice on mergers and formulation of mandatory notifications to the Superintendence of Market Power Control, and legal advice and representation in processes initiated by the Superintendence of Market Power Control.


BUSTAMANTE FABARA has formed a multidisciplinary team that includes specialists in the economic and financial area, with vast experience in other jurisdictions and in Ecuador in various investigative and pre-investigative processes.

Chambers Review

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Competition/Antitrust - Ecuador

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Leading firm BUSTAMANTE FABARA has a well-regarded practice providing counsel on a variety of competition matters in Ecuador. The stellar team has experience handling unfair competition investigations across a range of sectors, including insurance, pharmaceuticals and education. BUSTAMANTE FABARA is frequently sought out by clients to assist with high-profile antitrust clearance for mergers and acquisitions, as well as compliance mandates.

Work Highlights

  • BUSTAMANTE FABARA advised Heineken Ecuador on antitrust complaints against Cervecería Nacional for abuse of dominance.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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María Rosa Fabara Vera
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María Rosa Fabara Vera
Head of Competition/Antitrust
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Band 1

Frontrunning partner María Rosa Fabara Vera comes highly recommended by the market for her remarkable expertise in competition and antitrust matters in Ecuador.

María Rosa Fabara is a reference in the Ecuadorian market. Her professionalism and neatness in the handling of issues make her unique. Her advice and judgement are always very timely.

María Rosa is, without a doubt, one of the most prestigious and knowledgeable lawyers, with a leadership capacity that allows us to arrive at a comprehensive strategy.

José Rafael Bustamante Crespo
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José Rafael Bustamante Crespo
Head of Competition/Antitrust
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Band 3

Partner José Rafael Bustamante Crespo is well versed in representing clients before the Ecuadorian antitrust authority.

José Rafael Bustamante Crespo's formulation of pertinent comments reflects richness and mastery.

Daniel Castelo
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Daniel Castelo
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Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner and practice director Daniel Castelo is highly active in Ecuador's competition and antitrust area.

Daniel Castelo is an excellent professional with solid knowledge in antitrust matters. He is always available to provide timely advice and can be trusted with any issue.

Kirina González
Kirina González
Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch Kirina González continues to receive recognition for her involvement in competition and antitrust matters, especially in merger control matters in Ecuador.

Kirina González has knowledge of multiple legal issues and has the great ability to lead teams and provide recommendations on highly complex issues.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Ecuador

Competition/Antitrust

María Rosa Fabara Vera
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María Rosa Fabara Vera
Head of Competition/Antitrust
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Band 1
José Rafael Bustamante Crespo
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José Rafael Bustamante Crespo
Head of Competition/Antitrust
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Band 3
Daniel Castelo
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Daniel Castelo
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Up and Coming
Kirina González
Kirina González
Associates to watch

Members

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Camila Sánchez

Esteban Dávila

María Rosa Fabara Vera

María Rosa Fabara Vera

Head of Department

Clients

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Abbott Laboratories

Chaide & Chaide

DirecTV Ecuador

Hapag-Lloyd

Heineken Ecuador

ICESA

LATAM Airlines

Mitsui & Co. Ltd.

Sanfer-Bussie Ecuador

Industries

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Aviation

Food & Beverages

Logistics

Pharmaceutical