Demonstrating particular strength in M&A deal structuring, often for majority stake acquisitions, Bustamante Fabara is a popular choice for international and domestic clients alike. Its varied workload also includes joint ventures, corporate governance and commercial contracts advice. These are areas of strength for practice heads Juan Felipe Bustamante and José Rafael Bustamante C., who act across sectors such as finance, tech, manufacturing, real estate and retail. Managing partner María Rosa Fabara Vera is present in high-stakes M&A with a commercial angle, and often handles complex cross-border transactions, with Andrés Becdach offering key support in these matters. Pedro Gómez de la Torre regularly advises on regulatory compliance related to commercial contracts, and director Kirina González stands out for handling high-profile, cross-border M&A transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘A very professional team with a diverse range of knowledge. They have an extensive team and offer a comprehensive service depending on the needs that arise.'
‘The team demonstrated considerable experience and helped us achieve a better result in the negotiation.'
‘All aspects managed by Bustamante Fabara in corporate terms have been of a high standard, demonstrating thoroughness, assertiveness, a high level of compliance, and a very close relationship with the various local and international bodies to achieve the established objectives.'
‘All the professionals who have handled our cases have consistently demonstrated a high level of responsibility, commitment, close and accurate advice, and a deep understanding of the issues, which have always generated a strong sense of trust and reliability.'
‘Good team, good communication, good leadership. All very capable and responsible.'
Key clients
- Saint-Gobain
- Primax Comercial
- Seguros Equinoccial
- Hapag Lloyd
- Gurpo Romero
- Liberty Liability Company Rimera-Service
- Macquarie Asset Management (MAM)
- Mitsui & Co.
- ESAB International Holdings
- Talanx Group
Work highlights
Advised Saint-Gobain on the acquisition of Ovniver Group (Cemix) which involved a joint venture in Ecuador.
Acted for Primax Comercial, a subsidiary of Grupo Romero, as Ecuadorian counsel in the acquisition of Terpel’s gas stations in Ecuador and Peru.
Advised Seguros Equinoccial on the acquisition of a majority stake in Compañía de Seguros Ecuatoriano Suiza.
Lawyers
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Practice head
José Rafael Bustamante C; Juan Felipe Bustamante