Chambers Review
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Corporate/Commercial - Nicaragua
What the Team is Known For
Consortium Legal is a market-leading practice group that has significant cross-border capabilities through its offices throughout Central America. The Nicaraguan team offers expertise in relation to sophisticated financing deals involving bond issuances and syndicated loan facilities, and is routinely called upon to assist clients with establishing corporate and commercial operations in Nicaragua. The department is particularly experienced advising domestic and international clients from the banking and finance sphere, as well as energy companies and NGOs.
Strengths
We are happy with Consortium Legal's work and responsiveness. They have connected us with potential allies and have gone above and beyond for us.
Consortium Legal's team has extensive knowledge and experience in the sector, as well as ample knowledge of the corporate arena. The lawyers also fulfil our established deadlines.
Notable practitioners
Senior statesperson José Evenor Taboada continues to be recognised as an authority in the Nicaraguan corporate and commercial market.
José Evenor Taboada is a permanent adviser on all complex issues. He is a high-profile, highly respected lawyer in the profession.
Senior statesperson Martha Lorena Icaza continues to be praised by market commentators, particularly for her work in banking and finance matters. She is highly experienced and well regarded among Nicaraguan corporate lawyers.
Martha Lorena Icaza provides excellent support and a holistic vision of projects. She looks after us and foresees risks.
Department co-head Rodrigo Taboada is held in high regard by market onlookers within the Nicaraguan corporate and commercial sphere. He is well known for his capabilities in handling major banking and finance mandates, such as credit agreements and syndicated loans.
Rodrigo Taboada is a great lawyer when it comes to his knowledge and service. He knows the region well and is open to change; I would certainly work with him again.
We always receive effective and successful support from Rodrigo Taboada.
Carlos Taboada, co-head of Consortium Legal's real estate department, is well equipped to handle significant real estate transactions. Taboada has experience in large-scale land acquisitions and extensive knowledge of due diligence processes and regulatory and compliance matters.
Co-head of department Olga Barreto is experienced in representing clients from the energy and finance sectors in their corporate and commercial issues in Nicaragua.
Olga Barreto has ample knowledge and experience in Nicaragua's corporate sphere; her client attention is also excellent.