Chambers Review
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Banking & Finance - Guatemala
What the Team is Known For
ALTA is a pre-eminent Guatemalan firm with an outstanding banking and finance practice. The firm is highly regarded for its prowess in advising both lenders and borrowers on syndicated and bilateral loans and regularly acting as counsel on corporate financing, as well as on infrastructure and energy projects. ALTA offers additional expertise in capital markets, handling the public issuance of equity and debt, including sovereign bonds.
Strengths
The primary strength of this team is their vast knowledge of the legal practice.
The team showed agility, personalised attention, professionalism and an understanding of the specific area. They are excellent professionals who are constantly changing and continually improving.
Notable practitioners
Department co-head and founding partner Alejandro Cofiño remains highly regarded for his prowess in handling complex banking and finance mandates in Guatemala. He is highly sought after by significant clients in the energy sector to assist with senior notes and syndicated loans. He is admitted to practice in Guatemala and New York.
Alejandro Cofiño is an excellent professional. He leads his team perfectly.
Alejandro Cofiño is one of the best lawyers in Guatemala.
Highly reputed co-head of department Marcos Ibargüen remains sought after by clients that require expert banking and finance services in Guatemala, especially in regard to corporate financing and financial restructuring.
Marcos is a very well-prepared lawyer, knowledgeable and experienced.
Acclaimed practitioner Andrés Lowenthal is well-versed in handling capital market deals and complex financing projects in Guatemala, in a variety of sectors.
Andrés Lowenthal is an excellent lawyer. He has a professional attitude, and is ethical and diligent. He has comprehensive knowledge in all types of industry.
José Quiñones is adept at handling complex financing and refinancing matters in Guatemala, in a range of industries and sectors.
José Quiñones has extremely broad experience. He has taken charge of complex operations in Guatemala and has led us by the hand, providing us with the best advice.
Associate-to-watch Ignacio Grazioso is praised by clients for his professionalism and technical abilities, and assists financial institutions, as well as energy and infrastructure companies, with transactions in Guatemala.
Ignacio Grazioso has excellent judgement. He looks for solutions and is agile, friendly and attentive. He also has technical and commercial knowledge.
Associate-to-watch Santiago Granados is regularly called upon to assist clients with complex debt restructurings and syndicated loans in Guatemala, particularly in the pharmaceutical, energy and real estate sectors.