José Manuel Bustamante

Competition/Antitrust

José Manuel has a vast experience and recognition in the Chilean legal market. He has acted as counsel for multiple companies in antitrust matters, litigation and arbitration in the most diverse markets, including the dairy industry, salmon, energy, mining, construction and infrastructure, telecommunications, retail, consumer, medical supplies, supermarkets, cement and steel, among others. He has also represented public companies and industry associations in litigation matters. His activity includes international arbitration, where he has participated in proceedings subject to ICC rules.

In addition to his activity in investigations before the National Economic Prosecutor's Office, proceedings before the Court for the Defense of Free Competition and control of concentration operations, Bustamante has a recognized leadership in antitrust compliance matters, having pioneered the development of prevention programs for companies in Chile 20 years ago.

Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 1997.

Master of Laws (LL.M.), University of Chicago, 2002.