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José Federico Ustáriz

José Federico Ustáriz

Latin America 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by Ustáriz & Abogados Estudio Jurídico

Latin America

Career

He worked for several years as in-house counsel at Corporación Financiera Colombiana S.A. He has large experience as Legal Controller in financial institutions; He has also been dealing with customer enquiries and complaints since 2008, in the national financial services and insurance sectors.

Professor of Business Law at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana since 2005.

Professional Memberships

Miembro de la Asociación Internacional de Swaps y Derivados (ISDA)

Personal

He has a JD from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana; holds a Master’s Degree on Commercial Law from Kent University and Post Graduate in Bussiness Asociations and in Capital Markets from Universidad Javeriana.

Chambers Review

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Capital Markets - Colombia

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Dynamic partner José Federico Ustáriz enters the rankings this year after receiving praise from clients for his activity in the Colombian capital markets arena. He is noted for his expertise assisting with compliance and regulatory matters.

Banking & Finance - Colombia

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Partner José Federico Ustáriz is active representing Colombian and international financial institutions before the SFC, and is seen advising clients on regulatory banking considerations.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • José Federico Ustáriz’s work in capital markets is of consistently high standard. He provides very strong level of sophistication and commercial acumen.

    Capital MarketsChambers Latin America
  • José Federico Ustáriz is a great lawyer who primarily focuses on regulatory matters in the Colombian banking and finance arena.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Latin America

Ranked Individuals at Ustáriz & Abogados Estudio Jurídico (4)

Colombia

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