Associate
Compliance and Anti-Corruption, Dispute Resolution
David specializes in Dispute Resolution, Compliance, and Anti-Corruption.
In dispute resolution, he has participated in arbitration disputes as well as civil, commercial, and administrative litigations.
His expertise in compliance and anti-corruption includes developing and implementing tailored compliance programs, conducting due diligence, and participating on investigations into potential misconduct.
David brings valuable international experience to his practice, having worked from 2023 to 2024 at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, the world’s leading litigation firm. During this time, he focused on white-collar defense, corporate investigations, complex commercial litigation, securities litigation, and cross-border disputes.
His practice is further complemented by his experience in corporate law and public procurement. In corporate matters, David assisted companies with regulatory issues, supported their strategic decision-making, and advised on international transactions. His public procurement work involved representing clients in disputes with public entities and navigating complex contractual negotiations.
Spanish
English
Ecuador
Pérez Bustamante & Ponce (2024 – present)
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP (2023-2024)
Columbia University, Law School, New York, Student Senate, LL.M. Representative (2022-2023)
Pérez Bustamante & Ponce (2018 – 2022)
Columbia University, Law School, New York, USA (Business Law Diploma, 2017)
Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador (Attorney, magna cum laude, with a minor in Political Science, 2018)
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito (MBA, 2020)
Columbia University, Law School, New York (Master of Laws LL.M., 2023)
Graduated with honors, magna cum laude