Commended for its ‘extensive technical and legal knowledge’ Ustáriz & Abogados Estudio Jurídico’s banking and finance team is widely admired for its regulatory firepower. In particular, the team leverages experience in advising clients on matters related to banking responsibility, electronic fraud, fintech, and International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) master agreements. Luis Humberto Ustáriz co-heads the department and specialises in advising financial entities and corporations on banking and finance, capital markets and insurance law, with an emphasis on compliance and regulatory issues. Jose Federico Ustáriz co-leads the practice and is noted for regulatory compliance, financial consumer law and capital markets' matters. The group also includes counsels Calixto Anaya, who was formerly a legal manager at Fiduciaria Scotiabank Colpatria; and Mario Fajardo, who contributes significant in-house experience gained during stints at Fiduciaria Popular, Fiducoldex and Fiduciaria La Previsora.
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‘Ustáriz & Abogados is characterised by the close and direct support of its founding partner, as well as by its use of innovative technological tools to handle the cases assigned to it.’
‘Lawyers at Ustáriz & Abogados stand out for their extensive technical and legal knowledge and their outstanding skills in understanding and applying the relevant regulations. They are approachable, agile, and accurate professionals.’
'The ability to stay up-to-date and understand each entity's business models, as well as their vision for changes to be implemented.'
'I'd also highlight their level of commitment and clarity in their concepts and recommendations.'
Key clients
- Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (Bladex)
- Almacenes Generales de Depósito (Almaviva)
Work highlights
Advised Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (Bladex) on regulatory issues concerning an ISDA master agreement.
Advised Almacenes Generales de Depósito (Almaviva) on its relationship with its subsidiaries.
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Practice head
Luis Humberto Ustáriz; José Federico Ustáriz