Banking & Finance - Guatemala
What the team is known for
Consortium Legal is a distinguished regional firm with an excellent reputation in the Guatemalan banking and finance field. The team is renowned for its expertise in assisting international banks and multilateral groups granting senior secured and subordinated loans to Guatemalan and regional banking institutions. Consortium Legal also has significant know-how in the securities arena, including advising on sovereign debt issuances and green bonds.
Strengths
"Undoubtedly, Consortium Legal is a top-tier firm in the banking and finance field."
"Consortium Legal has a highly specialised financial team which provides top-class service to its clients."
Notable practitioners
Head of department Álvaro Castellanos routinely advises clients in Guatemala on work spanning bond issuances, credit facility mandates and syndicated loans. He is also well versed in restructuring mandates. "Álvaro Castellanos is well known for his banking practice."
Associate-to-watch Melissa Moran is often involved in eye-catching banking and finance deals in Guatemala, including loan facility agreements and bond and note issuances. "Melissa Moran has good knowledge of the law and is very dependable and resourceful."
