Chambers Review
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Corporate/Commercial - El Salvador
What the Team is Known For
Consortium Legal has a well-regarded practice group that advises on a broad range of commercial matters in El Salvador. The department has significant expertise in handling M&A deals, corporate governance and joint venture matters. The San Salvador-based team advises on debt restructuring processes, infrastructure projects and loan agreements granted to Salvadorean companies.
Strengths
Consortium Legal's team is really impressive. They have a wide range of expertise and a deep pool of talented professionals who address diverse legal challenges effectively.
Notable practitioners
Outstanding partner and co-head of department Oscar Samour advances in the rankings this year following stellar praise from interviewees who laud his practice in El Salvador. He regularly advises local and foreign clients on a range of corporate and commercial mandates, including M&A transactions, bond issuances and loan agreements.
Oscar Samour has always been very attentive to every detail of our requests. He is able to anticipate problems, and his service is spectacular.
Oscar Samour is a well-rounded lawyer with strong knowledge of the legal and regulatory aspects of M&A transactions.
Experienced partner and head of department César Ramos continues to lead important commercial disputes, including litigation and arbitration proceedings in El Salvador.
César Ramos is an excellent lawyer; he brings knowledge, strategy, security and determination to the defence of his cases.
Head of department Suzanne de Tablas is held in high regard for her dedication to intellectual property matters, particularly for her work on trade mark infringement mandates in El Salvador.
Suzanne de Tablas is an excellent and knowledgeable professional. She provides the best legal advice, and I completely trust her recommendations.
Co-head of department Diego Martín-Menjívar is appreciated by market sources for his capabilities in corporate matters in El Salvador. His work includes legal and tax advice in the areas of communications and infrastructure.
Diego Martín-Menjívar advised us on designing legal strategies for all our operations. He has the great ability to find opportunities that help our business.
Up-and-coming partner Felipe Aragón is a recognised practitioner in El Salvador who regularly assists clients with banking and finance matters, including bond issuances and stock acquisitions.
Felipe Aragón is very responsive and clear when providing opinions and explanations. Additionally, he is proactive in his approach to solving problems.
Star associate Francisco Medrano continues to receive sterling praise from clients in El Salvador. His practice includes the development of legal strategies for the defence and protection of trade mark portfolios.
It is a pleasure to work with Francisco Medrano. He has great knowledge and mastery of intellectual property issues in El Salvador, and his client service and commercial vision are solid.
Rebeca Galdámez continues to receive strong praise from market commentators for her activity in the Salvadorean corporate and commercial arena.
Rebeca Galdámez is an exceptional practitioner who demonstrates deep knowledge and commitment to every case she handles. Her attention to detail and ability to find effective solutions are impressive.