Latin America Guide 2026 : Guatemala
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Provided by Aguilar Castillo Love
Our banking and finance practice has a deep understanding of the financial world and of the securities and banking markets in particular. Our knowledge comes from experience, local, regional as well as international. Practice head and co-managing partner of the firm, Juan Carlos Castillo, served as president of the board of the largest exchange in Guatemala, for eight years, giving the team standout strength in securities mandates in particular.
We have participated in more than half of all bond issuances made in Guatemala’s history and advised on the first-ever, dollar-denominated loan guaranteed with bonds issued in local currency. Clients come to us for business critical and first-of-a-kind mandates.
Our experience allows us to give clients flexibility to raise the finance that they need. We understand how local players in the market operate as well as what foreign banks need to gain security over their operations in the region.
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Dynamic regional firm Aguilar Castillo Love possesses a solid banking and finance department in Guatemala. The experienced team has a noteworthy client roster comprising multiple well-reputed international financial institutions. Aguilar Castillo Love routinely handles debt securities transactions, and advises on credit agreements and regulatory matters, including operating licences.
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Aguilar Castillo Love advised Energy Infrastructure Terminals Guatemala in connection with a USD525 million refinancing of a Term, Capex and Revolving Credit Facilities Agreement.
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The firm is characterised by its responsiveness and legal acumen. Aguilar Castillo Love provides consistently exceptional client service and legal advice.
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Esteemed partner Juan Carlos Castillo-Chacón remains highly sought after for his ability to handle complex financing, derivatives and securities matters in Guatemala, often with cross-border implications.
Juan Carlos Castillo-Chacón is capable of providing fast, content-rich responses.
Co-head of the department Natalia Callejas Aquino is active in the Guatemalan banking and finance space. Most notably, she represents reputable banks in bond issuance and credit agreement matters.
Natalia is a superb attorney whose client service, responsiveness and intelligence on banking and finance matters in Guatemala make her our go-to legal adviser.
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
Provided by Aguilar Castillo Love
Iván David Quintana
Natalia Callejas Aquino
Natalia Callejas Aquino
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Practice area: Banking & Finance
Location: Guatemala
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