We represent buyers and sellers in the negotiation, structuring and execution of mergers, joint ventures and asset acquisitions.
We advise on different types of transactions: acquisition of control, public offers for the purchase of shares or assets, purchases of minority stakes in local companies, multijurisdictional operations, private equity and venture capital transactions, transactions in regulatory sectors and acquisition of companies or assets. in situations of reorganization or insolvency.
We represent and advise clients in the negotiation and implementation of shareholder agreements (SHA).
We advise clients on tax structures related to the aforementioned transactions.
We advise clients on the financing and tax aspects of these transactions and investments.
With specialists in various areas, we provide comprehensive advice that includes mergers and acquisitions, tax, antitrust, labor, compliance and environmental, thus optimizing time and resources for our clients.
We participate in multinational teams and work closely with foreign firms.
Latin Lawyer 250 2026
"PBP is renowned for its M&A expertise, demonstrated by its involvement in high-value, cross-border transactions."
Legal500 2026
"Pérez Bustamante & Ponce is equally adept at acting on the seller and buyer side of large-scale acquisitions and due diligence matters related to major deals. Additionally, multi-jurisdictional transactions such as buyouts, restructurings and joint ventures form notable parts of the team's offering."
Chambers Latin America 2025
"We go to Pérez Bustamante & Ponce when we have matters with a high level of complexity and associated risk. They provide speedy and quality responses that make us feel secure in their advice."
Chambers Latin America 2024
“Pérez Bustamante & Ponce's team is extremely responsive. It is a top-notch firm with respect to the service they provide.”
The Legal 500 2024
"It is a team that is very present and available. They provided quality advice in the framework of a transaction that involved several jurisdictions. They stand out for their prompt responses and the ability to provide useful and practical solutions."
Latin Lawyer 250 2024
"Pérez Bustamante is well regarded in Ecuador’s M&A market. The team is also active in multi-jurisdictional transactions in areas such as power generation, telecoms and retail."
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Partner
Diego Pérez-Ordoñez
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Partner
Juan Manuel Marchán
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Partner
Andrés Brown-Pérez
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Latin Lawyer Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions
PBP is honored to be part of the second edition of the “Latin Lawyer Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions” and to have teamed up with recognized firms across Latin America.
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Partner, Diego Pérez-Ordóñez, is the author of the chapter “Due Diligence: A Practical Guide to Deals Involving Latin American Targets” published in The Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions by Latin Lawyer.
Show MoreStatistics on concentrations approved by the Superintendency of Market Power Control
The following chart includes information publicly existing regarding concentrations approved by the Superintendency of Market Power Control during the 2014-2019 period.
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