General Business Law - Central America-wide
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What the Team is Known For
BLP has an acclaimed regional practice that is held in high esteem for its important activity across the Central American region. The firm is frequently sought out by well-reputed international companies in the finance, telecommunications and real estate industries for high-value M&A deals, as well as for financial mandates, including corporate and capital markets. The team also has prowess in non-transactional matters such as corporate reorganisation and debt restructuring, as well as advising on antitrust and intellectual property matters. The law firm possesses offices across Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador.
Notable practitioners
David Gutiérrez remains a key player, leading the firm's Madrid presence. In El Salvador, Zygmunt Brett is a key client contact and renowned figure in corporate matters. In Honduras, Lilian López comes recommended for her tax work, while Karla Aguilar and José Miguel Álvarez are other key client contacts. In Guatemala, Jorge Arenales is renowned for his corporate practice and banking and finance practice, and Luis Ruiz is a well-reputed practitioner in IP mandates. Ernesto Rizo is based in the law firm's Nicaraguan office and is renowned for his corporate work, whilst Orlando Cardoza is respected for his IP expertise. The firm's renowned Costa Rica team is led by Eduardo Calderón, who is a respected figure in corporate and TMT issues, while founding and managing partner Luis Manuel Castro continues to be highly acclaimed for his corporate and real estate expertise.
