LAWYER PROFILE

Juan Felipe Bustamante

Latin America 2026

BUSTAMANTE FABARA

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Real Estate

Ecuador

3 years ranked

Corporate/Commercial

Ecuador

5 years ranked

Contributions and articles

3 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

Provided by BUSTAMANTE FABARA

Latin America

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance, Commercial, Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions, Real Estate, Insurance, Telecommunications

Career

Juan Felipe is a prominent Ecuadorian lawyer, currently a partner at BUSTAMANTE FABARA. Specializing in Corporate, M&A, and Real Estate areas, his work is characterized by a meticulous and deep analysis applied to each and every case.

As an active member of the International Bar Association, he participates in multiple annual conferences worldwide. He is also the President of the Ecuadorian Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and represents BUSTAMANTE FABARA as a member of the Legal Alliance of the Americas, where he has had the opportunity to interact with the most influential representatives in the Legal field.

Professional Memberships

Multilaw

International Bar Association (IBA)

Experience

Juan Felipe possesses profound knowledge in both the financial and legal realms, enabling him to view situations from different perspectives and provide comprehensive solutions to his clients. He co-directs the Corporate department at Bustamante Fabara, where he advises some of the most important clients conducting business in Ecuador. His primary areas of expertise include Hospitality, Project Financing, M&A, Aeronautics, and New Technologies, focused on Foreign Investment, where he has successfully introduced several new markets to Ecuador. He has experience in guiding and assessing ventures in complex legal matters and represents numerous companies in the country.

Education

Franklin University in Switzerland

Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Management

Universidad de las Américas, Quito, Ecuador

Attorney

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Ecuador

Languages Spoken

Spanish

English

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Real Estate - Ecuador

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Co-head of department Juan Felipe Bustamante receives notable acclaim from interviewees. He often assists clients with complex regulatory mandates and is regularly sought after to advise on permits and real estate acquisitions.

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Corporate/Commercial - Ecuador

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Endorsed by clients and peers, partner Juan Felipe Bustamante is adept at assisting with corporate restructurings and foreign direct investment matters in Ecuador.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

I am completely satisfied with the work of Juan Felipe Bustamante. Not only does he provide a high level of care and guidance, but he also develops effective strategies tailored to my needs.
Real EstateChambers Latin America
Juan Felipe Bustamante is very reliable, and I have total trust in his judgement and recommendations.
Real EstateChambers Latin America
We value Juan Felipe Bustamante's strategic and commercial vision, as well as his ability to handle and resolve critical corporate issues.
Corporate/CommercialChambers Latin America