Bustamante Fabara

Banking and Finance, Competition, Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions, Real Estate

José Rafael has more than 16 years of experience in the transactional field, currently leading BUSTAMANTE FABARA’s Corporate, and Mergers and Acquisitions practices.

José Rafael has structured complex transactions that have set a precedent in the jurisdiction, advising buyers and sellers in the most important transactions in the market.

He has extensive experience in matters such as M&A, restructurings, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, financing agreements, project structuring, guarantee packages, due diligence processes and other complex corporate matters.

José Rafael provides comprehensive advice that combines his experience in law and business administration for which he has been widely recognized by clients and legal ranking agencies as a leading lawyer in transactional law in Ecuador.

Partner, BUSTAMANTE FABARA. 2021 – Present

Partner, BUSTAMANTE & BUSTAMANTE. 2013 – 2021

Senior Associate, BUSTAMANTE & BUSTAMANTE. 2010 – 2013

Commercial Manager, EDESA. 2005 – 2010

Financial Analyst, Banco Centro Mundo. 2003 – 2004

Spanish, English

Attorney: Universidad de las Américas, Quito, Ecuador

Bachelor in Economics and Finance : University of Richmond, EEUU