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José Manuel Bustamante

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. · Barros Silva Varela & Vigil

ChileCompetition / Antitrust, LitigationSpanish, English

About

Experienced Chilean competition lawyer with extensive practice in antitrust, litigation and arbitration across a wide range of industries. Active in competition investigations and merger control before Chilean authorities and recognised for pioneering antitrust compliance and prevention programs in Chile.

Practice areas

Competition / AntitrustLitigationInternational ArbitrationCompliance

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Expertise

DairySalmon / AquacultureEnergyMiningConstruction & InfrastructureTelecommunicationsRetailConsumer GoodsMedical SuppliesSupermarketsCementSteelPublic CompaniesIndustry AssociationsAntitrust ComplianceMerger ControlCompetition Investigations

Education

  • Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 1997
  • Master of Laws (LL.M.), University of Chicago, 2002

Admissions

  • Chilean Bar Association

Languages

SpanishEnglish