Chambers Review
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General Business Law - Central America-wide
What the Team is Known For
ALTA Legal 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 Legal's work spans the Central American region, advising reputable international clients on a range of mandates, from M&As, 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 Legal often represents clients from a range of industries, including the banking and finance, technology and transportation spaces.
Strengths
ALTA Legal provides comprehensive regional coverage, serving us consistently throughout Central America. Their expertise and prompt advice offer great value by effectively resolving our issues.
Work Highlights
ALTA Legal represented Peppertree Capital & Goldman Sachs in three international arbitration proceedings based in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras, regarding corporate disputes arising from telecommunications sector projects in the Central American region.
Notable practitioners
Managing partner of the firm's Guatemala office, Marcos Ibargüen, is a key figure, recognised for his corporate and banking and financial practices. Alejandro Cofiño is also also praised for his notability in the firm's Guatemalan office, with esteemed practitioner Rodrigo Zelaya 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.