José Manuel Bustamante

Practice Areas

Antitrust and Regulated Markets.

Dispute Resolution.

Litigation and Arbitration.

Compliance.

Corporate Governance.

Career

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 bodies 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 Antitrust Court and control of concentration operations, Bustamante has a recognized leadership in antitrust compliance matters, having been a pioneer in the development of prevention programs for companies in Chile 20 years ago.

Professional Memberships

Chilean Bar Association.

Ethics Judge, Ethics Tribunal, Chilean Bar Association, since 2015.

Member of the arbitration body of the Arbitration and Mediation Center of the Santiago Chamber of Commerce.

Member of the Antitrust Council of the Chilean Bar Association, since 2012.

Personal

Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 1997.

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

Languages Spoken

Spanish/English