Profile
José Rafael has more than 12 years of experience in the transactional field, currently leading Bustamante Fabara’s mergers and acquisitions, project finance and competition practice.
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.
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.
Education
Attorney: Universidad de las Americas, Quito, Ecuador
Bachelor in Economics and Finance: University of Richmond, EEUU
Areas of Practice
- Corporate Law
- General Practice
- Corporate
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Real Estate
- Banking & Finance
- Competition
Professional Career
Significant Accomplishments
2021 - Present: Partner, BUSTAMANTE FABARA
2013 - 2021: Partner, BUSTAMANTE & BUSTAMANTE
2010 - 2013: Senior Associate, BUSTAMANTE & BUSTAMANTE.
2005 - 2010: Commercial Manager, EDESA.
2003 - 2004: Financial Analyst, Banco Centro Mundo.
2021 - Present: Partner, BUSTAMANTE FABARA
2013 - 2021: Partner, BUSTAMANTE & BUSTAMANTE
2010 - 2013: Senior Associate, BUSTAMANTE & BUSTAMANTE.
2005 - 2010: Commercial Manager, EDESA.
2003 - 2004: Financial Analyst, Banco Centro Mundo.
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