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ALTA - Guatemala

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2026 : Guatemala


ALTA - Guatemala

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A leading national firm in the Financial industry

QIL+4 Abogados is a leading firm with a broad repertoire of national and international clients. The legal team has participated in diverse financial projects, corporate financial transactions  as well as capital markets issuances and insurance matters, representing both local, regional and foreign banks. The team has advised banks, financial institutions, multilaterals, development banks, agencies and investment funds.

Our team of experts have managed venture capital funds, corporate borrowers, cross-border corporate lending, banking M&A, international capital markets private offerings (144A / Regulation S) and issuance of foreign sovereign bonds by the Republic of Guatemala, trustees and trust companies, underwriters, arrangers as well as government financial aid organizations. 

The firm has implemented innovative legal structures to be flexible enough to mix Guatemalan laws with foreign laws, in order to protect our client’s needs and benefit from a secure, agile and efficient financing engineering.

One of our strengths is to combine knowledge base and expertise with a highly qualified team to provide tailor made and cost efficient solutions.

Recently, QIL+4 Abogados acted as local counsel in the latest sovereign bond issuance in Guatemala for the amount of US$ 1,200,000,000.

Clients (28)

  • Citibank N.A.
  • JP Morgan Chase
  • Bancolombia
  • BAM
  • Banco General
  • Banistmo
  • Banco Industrial
  • Banco G&T Continental
  • IFC
  • CIFI
  • Norfund
  • CMI Energía-Renace
  • Grupo Terra
  • Jaguar Energy LLC
  • Jaguar Energy LLC
  • Caterpillar
  • Tata Motors
  • Jaguar Motors
  • Isuzu Motors
  • Daimler-Chrysler
  • CBC
  • Alorica
  • Pay-Pal
  • Urban Taxi
  • Transcontinental/CMA-CGM Guatemala
  • Baker & Mckenzie LLP
  • LAP (Latin American Partners)
  • CIFI LATAM

Industries (8)

  • Banking and finance
  • Energy
  • Utilities
  • Wholesale and distribution
  • Retail and consumer goods
  • Food and beverage
  • Automobile
  • Machinery and industrial

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Guatemala

Band 1

Band 1


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.

Work Highlights

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  • ALTA assisted the Ministry of Public Finances of Guatemala with the issuing of ESG bonds worth USD1.4 billion.

Strengths

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  • The primary strength of this team is their vast knowledge of the legal practice.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • 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.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Alejandro Cofiño
    Band 1Alejandro Cofiño

    Alejandro Cofiño

    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.

    • Alejandro Cofiño is an excellent professional. He leads his team perfectly.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
    • Alejandro Cofiño is one of the best lawyers in Guatemala.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 2Marcos Ibargüen
    Band 2Marcos Ibargüen

    Marcos Ibargüen

    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.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Andrés Lowenthal
    Band 3Andrés Lowenthal

    Andrés Lowenthal

    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.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 3José Quiñones
    Band 3José Quiñones

    José Quiñones

    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.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchIgnacio Grazioso
    Associates to watchIgnacio Grazioso

    Ignacio Grazioso

    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.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchSantiago Granados
    Associates to watchSantiago Granados

    Santiago Granados

    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.

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