Bustamante Fabara

Tax

Diego has over 20 years of experience in tax law; he currently leads the Tax and Customs Area at BUSTAMANTE FABARA as a Partner.

Diego has extensive experience in matters related to his area of practice, such as providing assistance in determination processes and representing clients in administrative claims before the internal, sectional, and customs tax authorities. He also handles tax litigation before the Tax Litigation Court, the Fiscal Chamber of the National Court of Justice, and extraordinary protection actions before the Constitutional Court.

Additionally, Diego provides comprehensive corporate and personal advisory services on topics such as tax planning, corporate restructuring, estate planning, mergers and acquisitions, as well as general tax advice.

May 2024 – Present: Partner, BUSTAMANTE FABARA. 2021 – 2024: Associate, BUSTAMANTE FABARA. 2006 – 2021: Associate, FABARA & CIA. ABOGADOS C.L. 2006 – 2007: Counsel, National Council of Free Trade Zones. 2007 – 2008: Counsel, Ministry of Foreign Trade. 2001 – 2006: Tax Attorney, Internal Revenue Service. 2002 – 2006: Legal Chief/Provincial Director, Internal Revenue Service. 1999 – 2001: Counsel, Office of the Vice President.

Spanish and English

Lawyer and Doctor of Jurisprudence: Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador Specialist and Master’s in Tax Law: Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, Quito, Ecuador. Several specialization courses in Spain, Argentina, Peru, and Mexico