Chambers Review
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Corporate/Commercial - Honduras
What the Team is Known For
Consortium Legal is a regional powerhouse that is at the forefront of the corporate and commercial market in Honduras and advises an impressive client roster of international and Honduran entities. The team has a strong foothold in the banking and finance arena and offers in-depth knowledge of securities transactions and fund formation, in addition to dealing with acquisitions, shareholder agreements and corporate reorganisations. The department has also noted activity in project development.
Strengths
I feel that the lawyers at Consortium Legal really care about their clients. They are thorough and precise in their analysis, swift in their responses and take time to understand clients' businesses.
Consortium Legal provides us with exceptional and thorough advice. They exceed expectations, are attuned to our needs and have an extraordinary ability to address sophisticated topics.
Notable practitioners
Senior statesperson José Ramón Paz Padilla has a solid track record of advising on a wide range of transactional mandates. He is a revered figure in the Honduran market for his decades of experience in both domestic and cross-border transactions.
José Ramón Paz Padilla is one of the top lawyers for corporate and commercial matters in Honduras.
Front-running partner and head of department Armando Manzanares benefits from strong tax litigation expertise and assists clients from a wide range of sectors with their contentious mandates in Honduras.
Armando Manzanares is a very capable and sharp lawyer. He is highly respected in the tax field in Honduras.
Armando Manzanares is a great professional and leader. His expertise is well-known, and it is always a pleasure to have him in meetings and hear his opinion on matters.
Head of department and distinguished partner Ulises Mejía León receives praise from clients for his dispute resolution practice in Honduras, which includes arbitration and contractual-related lawsuit claims.
Ulises Mejía León is highly regarded as a litigator and arbitrator for his strategy and leadership.
Notable partner Daniela Villafranca Lamas garners praise for her activity in Honduras' dispute resolution arena, including the representation of renowned clients in contractual claims against local companies.
Daniela Villafranca Lamas is one of our go-to advisers. Her input is invaluable, especially when we need to make informed decisions.
Solid partner Gustavo León-Gómez comes highly recommended for his dispute resolution practice in Honduras. His practice includes the representation of international companies in local arbitration cases. Gustavo León-Gómez also benefits from significant experience within the Honduran corporate/commercial arena.
Gustavo León-Gómez is the first person to call when it comes to making important decisions. His experience, knowledge and professionalism are outstanding.
Co-head of department José Rafael Rivera is an active player in the Honduran corporate market. He is well equipped to assist clients with shareholder agreements and acquisitions.
José Rafael Rivera delivers top-class service and is a pleasure to work with.
Co-head of department José Ramón Paz Morales climbs the rankings following sustained client and market praise. He is noted for his work in corporate and commercial transactions in Honduras.
José Ramón Paz Morales' ability to understand our complex organisation is commendable. He syncs our expectations with local regulations and helps us navigate them in a seamless, efficient manner.
Patricia Solórzano climbs into the numeric bands this year thanks to notable market support. She is well regarded by her clients for her tax practice in Honduras, which includes tax-related litigation and tax adjustments.
Patricia Solórzano knows all the tax regulations and guidance provided by the tax authorities by heart. She is very diligent and straightforward, which makes her a great counsel to work with.