General Business Law - Central America-wide
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
ALTA fields a recognised legal practice throughout Central America. The law firm demonstrates particular strength in Guatemala and Costa Rica, and boasts additional offices in El Salvador and Honduras. ALTA's work spans the Central American region, advising reputable international clients on a range of mandates from M&A transactions, joint ventures and corporate restructuring to real estate, labour and employment, tax and intellectual property advice. The legal team also demonstrates expertise in contentious matters, advising clients on a variety of regional disputes, including international arbitration. ALTA represents clients from a range of industries, including the banking and finance, technology and transportation spaces.
Strengths
ALTA’s multidisciplinary analytical capacity is excellent, reflecting the diverse specialisations of its advisers. The firm offers clients responsiveness, knowledge across a range of areas and excellent client service.
Work Highlights
ALTA assisted Continental Motores with corporate and regulatory matters regarding its distribution business in Central America.
Notable practitioners
Managing partner of the firm's Guatemala office, Marcos Ibargüen, is a key figure, recognised for his corporate and banking and financial practice. Alejandro Cofiño is also praised for his notability in the firm's Guatemalan office, with esteemed practitioners Rodrigo Zelaya and Mariano Batalla boasting a significant corporate practice in Costa Rica. Additionally, Oscar Melara is acclaimed for his prowess in corporate and commercial mandates and is the main contact in the firm's office in Honduras.
