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BUSTAMANTE FABARA is a leading full-service law firm in Ecuador with over 70 years of experience, comprising 17 partners, +120 lawyers and +190 professionals. The firm offers multidisciplinary legal solutions across 25 practice areas and is recognized for handling complex, high-value and cross-border matters. It combines technical excellence, efficiency and innovation, advising local and international clients with tailored, business-oriented strategies.
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BUSTAMANTE FABARA combines a client-focused, business-oriented approach with strong technical expertise across 25 practice areas. The firm is recognized for complex and cross-border work in banking and finance, M&A, project development, dispute resolution and intellectual property. Recent experience includes sophisticated financings, high-value transactions, landmark disputes and innovative sustainable deals.
Notable work
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Amazon Biocorridor Debt-for-Nature Swap
Advised on Ecuador’s landmark debt-for-nature swap for Amazon conservation with a multi-jurisdictional structure.
Millicom Acquisition of Telefónica
Advised on Millicom’s acquisition of Telefónica’s assets in Ecuador, including structuring and regulatory aspects.
Jiangxi Acquisition of SolGold
Advised Jiangxi on USD 1.17bn SolGold acquisition, including due diligence and mining regulatory analysis.
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Ecuador - Head office
Pichincha
Av. Patria E4-69 y Amazonas Edificio COFIEC , Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador, Quito
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BUSTAMANTE FABARA promotes three lawyers to Partners
BUSTAMANTE FABARA has promoted Andrés Becdach, Daniel Castelo and Kirina González to Partners, recognizing their leadership, commitment and key contributions to the Firm’s growth, as well as its continued focus on developing talent from within.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advises Alicorp as Ecuadorian counsel on Flora Food regional acquisition
BUSTAMANTE FABARA acts as Ecuadorian counsel to Alicorp in the acquisition of Flora Food’s operations in Ecuador, as part of a regional transaction spanning seven Latin American countries. The deal strengthens Alicorp’s presence in the food sector and includes brands such as La Danesa, Dorina and Bo
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advises JPMorgan Chase on landmark USD 500 million structured financing
BUSTAMANTE FABARA acted as Ecuadorian legal counsel to JPMorgan Chase, as Lead Arranger and Original Lender, in connection with a USD 500 million international financing to Banco del Pacífico, one of Ecuador’s top commercial banks.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advises Seguros Equinoccial on its merger with EcuaSuiza to create EQUISUIZA
BUSTAMANTE FABARA is pleased to announce that it has advised Seguros Equinoccial S.A. in the process that led to its merger with Compañía de Seguros Ecuatoriano Suiza S.A.,
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advises TRECX S.A. on majority acquisition in Ecuador’s pharma sector
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advised the shareholder-owners of TRECX S.A. (Pintulac) on acquiring a 70% stake in PHARMAVIDA S.A.S., marking a major strategic expansion of the Pintulac Group into Ecuador’s healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advises the shareholders of Anders Ecuador Cía. Ltda.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA acted as Ecuadorian counsel to the shareholders of Anders Ecuador Cía. Ltda. (AEC) in the sale of their majority shareholding in AEC’s to Safic-Alcan S.A.S. (Buyer), advised by PwC.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advises Vita Alimentos C.A. in the acquisition of La Holandesa (Delcampo SAS)
BUSTAMANTE FABARA is pleased to announce its role as counsel to Vita Alimentos C.A. in the acquisition of 100% of the shares of La Holandesa (Delcampo S.A.S.), a leading cheese manufacturer renowned for its premium products and strong national market presence.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA Advises Alicorp in the Acquisition of Jabonería Wilson S.A.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advised Alicorp in the acquisition of Jabonería Wilson S.A., strengthening its leadership in the mass consumption sector and expanding its presence in Ecuador. The deal highlights the firm’s expertise in complex, high-value M&A transactions in Latin America.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advises Royal Gold Inc. on its acquisition of Sandstorm Gold Ltd.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA is proud to announce its role as legal counsel to Royal Gold Inc. in its acquisition of Sandstorm Gold Ltd.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advises Industrial Danec S.A. on strategic acquisition of majority stake
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advises Industrial Danec S.A. on strategic acquisition of majority stake in La Industria Harinera S.A.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advises Millicom on the USD 380 million acquisition of Telefónica Ecuador
BUSTAMANTE FABARA acted as Ecuadorian legal counsel to Millicom (leading provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications services under brand name Tigo) in the acquisition of Telefónic
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advised Talanx on the sale of HDI-Seguros S.A. to Grupo Atlántida
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advised the Retail International division of the Talanx Group in the sale of HDI-Seguros S.A. (formerly Liberty Seguros Ecuador) to Grupo Financiero Atlántida
BUSTAMANTE FABARA Advises on Landmark Oil & Gas Acquisition
BUSTAMANTE FABARA acted as lead Ecuadorian counsel to Spanish company, Sagittarius, in its USD $75 million acquisition of Singaporean Orion Energy, which is a significant oil producer with a strong position in the Ecuadorian market.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advises CMOC Group Ltd. on the acquisition of Lumina Gold Corp.
Through this acquisition, CMOC adds the Cangrejos Project to its portfolio. The project is located in El Oro Province, in southwestern Ecuador, and is considered the largest primary gold deposit in the country.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advises CMOC Group Ltd. on the acquisition of Lumina Gold Corp.
Through this acquisition, CMOC adds the Cangrejos Project to its portfolio. The project is located in El Oro Province, in southwestern Ecuador, and is considered the largest primary gold deposit in the country.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA Advises Again on a Historic Debt-for-Nature Swap
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advised in a historic Debt-for-Nature Swap. This innovative transaction, valued at USD 1 billion, will unlock USD 460 million dedicated to the conservation of terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems in the Amazon region, marking a significant milestone for sustainabili
BUSTAMANTE FABARA successfully advices Mitsui to invest in the world´s largest shrimp farm
BUSTAMANTE FABARA represented MITSUI & CO. LTD. ("Mitsui"), a leading global Japanese company specializing in strategic investments, in the acquisition of a minority stake in Industrial Pesquera Santa Priscila S.A. ("Santa Priscila"), the world´s largest shrimp farm.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA successfully advices Mitsui to invest in the world´s largest shrimp farm
BUSTAMANTE FABARA represented MITSUI & CO. LTD. ("Mitsui"), a leading global Japanese company specializing in strategic investments, in the acquisition of a minority stake in Industrial Pesquera Santa Priscila S.A. ("Santa Priscila"), the world´s largest shrimp farm.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advised Wursta Technology of Ecuador SAS on the execution of a landmark Memorandum
BUSTAMANTE FABARA, led by Partner Ernesto Weisson and Senior Associate Daniel Peré, is proud to announce its leading role in advising Wursta Technology of Ecuador SAS on the execution of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA successfully advised Emergent Cold Ecuador
BUSTAMANTE FABARA successfully advised EMERGENT COLD ECUADOR in the subscription of an investment contract with the Ecuadorian State for an approximate amount of USD 17,000,000.00.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA promotes three lawyers to Partners
BUSTAMANTE FABARA has promoted Andrés Becdach, Daniel Castelo and Kirina González to Partners, recognizing their leadership, commitment and key contributions to the Firm’s growth, as well as its continued focus on developing talent from within.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advises Alicorp as Ecuadorian counsel on Flora Food regional acquisition
BUSTAMANTE FABARA acts as Ecuadorian counsel to Alicorp in the acquisition of Flora Food’s operations in Ecuador, as part of a regional transaction spanning seven Latin American countries. The deal strengthens Alicorp’s presence in the food sector and includes brands such as La Danesa, Dorina and Bo
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advises JPMorgan Chase on landmark USD 500 million structured financing
BUSTAMANTE FABARA acted as Ecuadorian legal counsel to JPMorgan Chase, as Lead Arranger and Original Lender, in connection with a USD 500 million international financing to Banco del Pacífico, one of Ecuador’s top commercial banks.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advises Seguros Equinoccial on its merger with EcuaSuiza to create EQUISUIZA
BUSTAMANTE FABARA is pleased to announce that it has advised Seguros Equinoccial S.A. in the process that led to its merger with Compañía de Seguros Ecuatoriano Suiza S.A.,
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advises TRECX S.A. on majority acquisition in Ecuador’s pharma sector
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advised the shareholder-owners of TRECX S.A. (Pintulac) on acquiring a 70% stake in PHARMAVIDA S.A.S., marking a major strategic expansion of the Pintulac Group into Ecuador’s healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advises the shareholders of Anders Ecuador Cía. Ltda.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA acted as Ecuadorian counsel to the shareholders of Anders Ecuador Cía. Ltda. (AEC) in the sale of their majority shareholding in AEC’s to Safic-Alcan S.A.S. (Buyer), advised by PwC.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advises Vita Alimentos C.A. in the acquisition of La Holandesa (Delcampo SAS)
BUSTAMANTE FABARA is pleased to announce its role as counsel to Vita Alimentos C.A. in the acquisition of 100% of the shares of La Holandesa (Delcampo S.A.S.), a leading cheese manufacturer renowned for its premium products and strong national market presence.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA Advises Alicorp in the Acquisition of Jabonería Wilson S.A.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advised Alicorp in the acquisition of Jabonería Wilson S.A., strengthening its leadership in the mass consumption sector and expanding its presence in Ecuador. The deal highlights the firm’s expertise in complex, high-value M&A transactions in Latin America.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advises Royal Gold Inc. on its acquisition of Sandstorm Gold Ltd.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA is proud to announce its role as legal counsel to Royal Gold Inc. in its acquisition of Sandstorm Gold Ltd.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advises Industrial Danec S.A. on strategic acquisition of majority stake
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advises Industrial Danec S.A. on strategic acquisition of majority stake in La Industria Harinera S.A.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advises Millicom on the USD 380 million acquisition of Telefónica Ecuador
BUSTAMANTE FABARA acted as Ecuadorian legal counsel to Millicom (leading provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications services under brand name Tigo) in the acquisition of Telefónic
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advised Talanx on the sale of HDI-Seguros S.A. to Grupo Atlántida
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advised the Retail International division of the Talanx Group in the sale of HDI-Seguros S.A. (formerly Liberty Seguros Ecuador) to Grupo Financiero Atlántida
BUSTAMANTE FABARA Advises on Landmark Oil & Gas Acquisition
BUSTAMANTE FABARA acted as lead Ecuadorian counsel to Spanish company, Sagittarius, in its USD $75 million acquisition of Singaporean Orion Energy, which is a significant oil producer with a strong position in the Ecuadorian market.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advises CMOC Group Ltd. on the acquisition of Lumina Gold Corp.
Through this acquisition, CMOC adds the Cangrejos Project to its portfolio. The project is located in El Oro Province, in southwestern Ecuador, and is considered the largest primary gold deposit in the country.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advises CMOC Group Ltd. on the acquisition of Lumina Gold Corp.
Through this acquisition, CMOC adds the Cangrejos Project to its portfolio. The project is located in El Oro Province, in southwestern Ecuador, and is considered the largest primary gold deposit in the country.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA Advises Again on a Historic Debt-for-Nature Swap
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advised in a historic Debt-for-Nature Swap. This innovative transaction, valued at USD 1 billion, will unlock USD 460 million dedicated to the conservation of terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems in the Amazon region, marking a significant milestone for sustainabili
BUSTAMANTE FABARA successfully advices Mitsui to invest in the world´s largest shrimp farm
BUSTAMANTE FABARA represented MITSUI & CO. LTD. ("Mitsui"), a leading global Japanese company specializing in strategic investments, in the acquisition of a minority stake in Industrial Pesquera Santa Priscila S.A. ("Santa Priscila"), the world´s largest shrimp farm.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA successfully advices Mitsui to invest in the world´s largest shrimp farm
BUSTAMANTE FABARA represented MITSUI & CO. LTD. ("Mitsui"), a leading global Japanese company specializing in strategic investments, in the acquisition of a minority stake in Industrial Pesquera Santa Priscila S.A. ("Santa Priscila"), the world´s largest shrimp farm.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA advised Wursta Technology of Ecuador SAS on the execution of a landmark Memorandum
BUSTAMANTE FABARA, led by Partner Ernesto Weisson and Senior Associate Daniel Peré, is proud to announce its leading role in advising Wursta Technology of Ecuador SAS on the execution of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding.
BUSTAMANTE FABARA successfully advised Emergent Cold Ecuador
BUSTAMANTE FABARA successfully advised EMERGENT COLD ECUADOR in the subscription of an investment contract with the Ecuadorian State for an approximate amount of USD 17,000,000.00.
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