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ALTA - Guatemala

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2027 : 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 advised the Ministry of Public Finances of the Republic of Guatemala on a USD800 million sovereign bond issuance for general budgetary and debt refinancing purposes.

Strengths

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  • ALTA is a highly skilled and sophisticated law firm that truly stands out for its expertise in complex investment banking structures. The firm has an excellent, highly trained team and contributes significantly to the legal management of project finance matters.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • ALTA is highly regarded for its team's practicality, flexibility and extensive knowledge of complex financing transactions.

    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 prominent lenders for assistance with senior notes and syndicated loans, many of which are related to the energy sector.

    • Alejandro Cofiño is a highly respected and prestigious lawyer in Guatemala's business and financial sector. He combines a warm and personal approach with strong ethical and moral values.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
    • Alejandro Cofiño is a highly professional lawyer with extensive expertise in banking and finance.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 2Andrés Lowenthal
    Band 2Andrés Lowenthal

    Andrés Lowenthal

    Acclaimed practitioner Andrés Lowenthal is well versed in handling a broad range of credit structures, loan facilities and complex financing projects across various sectors in Guatemala.

    • Andrés Lowenthal is a highly respected, extremely professional and competitive lawyer, distinguished by his strong ethical and moral values. He consistently demonstrates excellence in handling credit matters and plays a key role in supporting our business.

      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.

  • Band 3José Quiñones
    Band 3José Quiñones

    José Quiñones

    Robust partner José Quiñones is adept at handling complex financing and capital markets matters across a range of industries and sectors in Guatemala.

    • José Quiñones has extensive experience in banking and M&A and is committed to sharing that knowledge with his clients, providing practical and efficient financial advice.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingIgnacio Grazioso
    Up and ComingIgnacio Grazioso

    Ignacio Grazioso

    Up-and-comer Ignacio Grazioso receives positive feedback from interviewees for his work in the banking and finance sphere. He is active on both the lender and borrower sides of financing transactions, acting for financial institutions and energy and infrastructure companies in Guatemala.

    • Ignacio Grazioso provides excellent advice and support in complex financing transactions. He also demonstrates strong commercial vision in his work.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at ALTA - Guatemala (5)

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