Chambers Review
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Corporate/M&A - Guatemala
What the Team is Known For
ALTA has a cutting-edge corporate practice group that enjoys a stellar reputation across the Guatemalan M&A market. The Guatemala City-based team is frequently instructed by major domestic and international players hailing from the financial services, energy and telecommunications industries. Its lawyers are held in high regard for their expertise in advising on a variety of Guatemalan and cross-border corporate mandates, ranging from mergers, acquisitions and divestments to highly sensitive corporate governance issues. The team is also experienced in providing clients with advice on due diligence considerations.
Strengths
ALTA stands out for its fast and solid responses, showing strong business acumen and grasping complex negotiations, understanding all the important aspects involved.
In Guatemala I would recommended ALTA. The firm has the best team, trained to handle large transactions with high levels of complexity and first-class standards.
Notable practitioners
Outstanding partner Marcos Ibargüen maintains a reputation as a leading figure in the Guatemalan corporate arena. He has solid experience on a range of corporate mandates, such as transaction agreements, equity and asset acquisition deals, as well as sales and post-transaction closing advice. He is admitted to practice in Guatemala and New York.
Marcos Ibargüen is a smart and practical practitioner. He is easy to work with.
Marcos Ibargüen is an exemplary professional who instils trust in his clients.
Distinguished partner José Quiñones remains a trusted corporate adviser in Guatemala for his strength in a broad array of cross-border mandates, such as stock ownership plans, equity acquisitions and transaction agreements.
José Quiñones is an active lawyer who has important clients and experience in the corporate area.
Co-head of department María Isabel Luján is experienced in an array of cross-border and domestic mandates from complex mergers and acquisitions to joint ventures and corporate restructuring matters.
María Isabel Luján's work is always carried out with the highest standards.
Associate-to-watch Santiago Granados is recognised for his activity in the Guatemalan corporate space. He routinely assists clients with equity acquisitions and in structuring joint venture deals and private investment funds.
Santiago Granados is a lawyer with a lot of technical knowledge and a remarkable ability for finding effective and efficient solutions. His level of service and attention are above expectations.