Bustamante Fabara stands out for its breadth of competition and antitrust law expertise, covering the full array of merger control matters, regulatory challenges with the competition authority and antitrust investigations, as well as monopoly and abuse of dominance cases. The group has a wealth of experience in merger control, an area of focus for José Rafael Bustamante C, and the team often operates in tandem with the firm’s M&A department on such matters. Bustamente leads the team together with María Rosa Fabara Vera and Diego Ramírez. Vera is noted for her extensive knowledge of the Ecuadorian competition law framework and relationships with competition law authorities, while director Daniel Castelo is strong in judicial appeals before antitrust authorities and regulatory authorities, which is also a strength of the wider group.
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‘Timely and specialised attention in the field, working comprehensively with other areas of the firm to provide a comprehensive legal strategy and advice that addresses the client's needs from every possible technical and legal perspective.'
‘The client's critical thinking and business acumen, considering business needs and aligning them with the legal strategy. Daniel Castelo's extensive technical and specialised knowledge of the subject matter stands out.'
‘The firm is characterised by its excellent professional level, in-depth knowledge of the issues, and anticipation of potential impacts, generating and suggesting innovative strategies in pursuit of optimal results.'
‘The team stands out for their deep sense of service, their deep understanding of the topics covered, and their high level of legal strategic thinking that allows us to make better decisions.'
‘They are a highly professional, knowledgeable team that respects authority and is results-oriented in the best interests of their clients.'
Key clients
- Heineken Ecuador
- Alicorp Inversiones – Grupo Romero
- Primax Comercial
- Seguros Equinoccial
- Heineken Ecuador
- Directv Ecuador C.
- Hapag Lloyd AG
- Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceutical
- Pfizer
- Chaide & Chaide
- Distribuidora Colombina del Ecuador
- Heineken Ecuador
Work highlights
Advising Heineken Ecuador on a complaint filed before the Antitrust Authority against Cervecería Nacional CN.
Advising Primax Comercial on the merger clearance process for the acquisition of the Terpel business in Ecuador and Perú.
Advising Seguros Equinoccial on a proposed merger with Ecuadorian insurance company Ecuatoriano Suiza.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Practice head
María Rosa Fabara Vera; José Rafael Bustamante C.