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Partners: José Rafael Bustamante C., Juan Felipe Bustamante, Mariana Villagómez, José Rafael Bustamante E., Juan Carlos Bustamante, Francisco Bustamante, Josemaría Bustamante, Patricia Ponce, María Rosa Fabara Vera, Ricardo Menéndez

Directors: Andrés Becdach, Pedro Gómez de la Torre, Kirina González.

Senior Associates: Javier Flores, Gino Ivich, Adriana Lasso, José Antonio Bustamante, Valentina Morillo, Carolina Echeverría.

Associates: Camila Cevallos, Vladimir Charro, Eduardo Díaz, María José Ramírez, Jerónimo Villagómez, David Estrella, Sofía Illingworth, Daniel Reinoso, Samantha Villacís, Raúl Navarrete, Marina Vives, Klever Chila, Verónica Zambrano, Sofía Recalde, Darwin León.

Assistant Attorneys: Sergio Samaniego

It constitutes one of the fundamental cores of the Firm's activity. It covers the whole range of business, financial and mercantile transactions that a company must carry out in the normal development of its functions. The advice the team provides to companies is distinguished by the extensive experience of its lawyers in the real world of business. This experience allows the firm to understand the need to solve its clients’ problems in a complete and expedited way.

Chambers Review

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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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BUSTAMANTE FABARA stands out for its professionalism, track record and successful business vision. The team combines experience and M&A expertise with an innovative and strategic approach.

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Latin America

The team at BUSTAMANTE FABARA has been extremely important in resolving complex matters in our company. It has gone above and beyond, personally making sure to give us a five-star customer service.

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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José Rafael Bustamante Crespo
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José Rafael Bustamante Crespo
Head of Corporate/Commercial
2
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.

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Juan Felipe Bustamante
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Juan Felipe Bustamante
Head of Corporate/Commercial
3
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.

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María Rosa Fabara Vera
3
María Rosa Fabara Vera
3
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.

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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.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Corporate/Commercial
José Rafael Bustamante Crespo
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José Rafael Bustamante Crespo
Head of Corporate/Commercial
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Band 2
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Juan Felipe Bustamante
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Juan Felipe Bustamante
Head of Corporate/Commercial
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María Rosa Fabara Vera
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María Rosa Fabara Vera
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Band 3
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Kirina González
Kirina González
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Members

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Adriana Lasso

Andrés Becdach

Carolina Echeverría

Francisco Bustamante

Gino Ivich

James Keeble

Javier Flores

Josemaría Bustamante

José Antonio Bustamante

José Rafael Bustamante Espinosa

Juan Felipe Bustamante

Juan Felipe Bustamante

Head of Department

Mariana Villagómez

Head of Department

María Patricia Ponce

Valentina Morillo

Clients

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ESAB International Holdings LLC

Hapag-Lloyd

Macquarie Asset Management (MAM)

Mitsui & Co.

Saint-Gobain

Talanx Group

Industries

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Finance

Food & Beverages

Logistics

Oil & Gas

Pharmaceutical

Retail