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Banking & Finance
BAND 3

A client praises the firm, rating its services as «excellent,» adding that «they are responsive, practical and highly commercial.» The same respondent also says: «They understand and apply the law in Ecuador well, and are able to be creative in structuring atypical financings.»
An observer states: «Bustamante Fabara has an experienced team that has clear experience working with the main multinational and local players in the market.»

Corporate / Commercial
BAND 1

An impressed client reports: «Their lawyers are able to combine the business and legal aspects of our work by designing strong corporate structures that have allowed us to grow faster than we had expected.»

Intellectual Property
BAND 2

One interviewee describes Bustamante Fabara’s IP team as «very attentive and practical,» while another enthuses: «They are effective, communicative, and easy to work with.»

Competition Antitrust
BAND 2

A client highlights the firm’s commercial awareness, stating: «They take into account the commercial aspects of our cases and have helped us understand the complexities in this area. They are also able explain the legal and commercial point of view to the authorities, which is very valuable.»

Labour & Employment
BAND 3

Praising Bustamante Fabara’s service, one client reports: «They offer a very good service that offers a comprehensive vision of the market. This has provided us with peace of mind to continue with our daily operations.»

Tax
BAND 3

«Bustamante Fabara’s tax team offers a very good knowledge of the Ecuadorian tax law. They also provide a very good service and an excellent business acumen,» an interviewee says.

Energy & Natural Resources
BAND 2

«Bustamante Fabara is an excellent firm with a very good reputation in the Ecuadorian market,» an interviewee reports, adding: «They are able to provide immediate solutions to issues that are both legally and politically complex.»

Real Estate
BAND 3

In the words of a client: «Their service is effective and they keep me updated.»
An impressed client describes Bustamante Fabara’s service as «very good,» also stating: «They are offer an excellent client service and are able to solve our problems quickly.»

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Banking & Finance
TIER 1

Bustamante Fabara has an in-depth knowledge both of Ecuadorian law and international standards in documentation. They provide practical and expert advice to their clients to get transactions done consistent with local law requirements.’

Competition Antitrust
TIER 2

The antitrust team at Bustamante Fabara is exceptional. They provide the best solutions to our problems and understand the Ecuadorian market very well.’
‘It is a highly capable team. They take the necessary time to get to know the details of the client’s business and how it works, so that they have the same level of experience as an in-house lawyer, not an external adviser, and they do not just prepare for a specific case. Knowing their clients so well means they can be called upon at any time and in any situation.’

Dispute Resolution
TIER 2

‘The team’s knowledge, client service and availability are all strong points, but if I had to highlight one aspect of the practice, it is that they understand our requirements.’

Corporate and M&A
TIER 2

The Bustamente Fabara team has extensive experience in the sale and purchase of businesses, representing both buyers and sellers. Its multi-disciplinary approach and personalised service are the key attributes of Bustamente Fabara, and set it apart from other firms.’
‘It is a solid team focused on dealing with issues that may lead to problems later on as well as resolving problems encountered during the transaction.Very skilled and knowledgeable lawyers, who have a deep knowledge of the subject matter and are used to working with foreign clients. It is a very committed and hard working team.’

Intellectual Property
TIER 1

It is the only firm I work with due to its knowledge and prompt, tailored client service.’
‘A warm and personal service.’

‘ Bustamente Fabara offers prompt, efficient and precise advice.’

Labour & Employment
TIER 1

The lawyers we work with have taken the time to understand our business and the specific labour-related issues that we have. Other firms usually act as though all clients are the same.’
‘There is a close link between the main partner and the lawyers in charge of the operational part of the matter. We usually receive immediate answers or in special cases they take a prudent amount of time to solve the issue. Francisco Vacas and Gabriela Diaz stand out.’

Tax
TIER 2

They provide a personal service and give us support in all the areas of law that we require.’Bustamente Fabara have extensive knowledge in tax matters and have always provided us with efficient and timely advice, with a 100% success rate.’
‘Teamwork, efficient communication, and extensive knowledge of corporate and tax issues.’