Department profile
Consortium Legal

Corporate/Commercial

Latin America Guide 2027 : El Salvador


Consortium Legal

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We advise on the largest and most complex corporate transactions, covering your legal needs in Central America with over 40 corporate lawyers, one of the largest teams in the region. Our corporate specialists quickly develop optimal structures for your investment projects, satisfying your needs in the region with flexibility, efficiency, and transparency.

We combine our reach with the previous experience as in-house lawyers of some of our team members, allowing us to overcome practically all your business challenges. We offer the coordination of our regional services through a single office, enabling our clients to obtain unified services with the highest quality standards, creating synergies with our practice groups to provide seamless and integrated services for your business.

In El Salvador, our corporate department is best known for handling incorporations of companies, board resolutions, general shareholder’s meetings, drafting of contracts, international trade, distribution, licensing and agency agreements as well as commercial transactions and contracts. We also work on general corporate matters including Banking and Financial Law as one of the firm’s strongest legal practices, acknowledged by world-renowned publications and legal directories. We provide any legal advice to our clients required for a smooth and safe operation on their investments. The firm also focuses on working on Due Diligence processes.

Clients (17)

  • (TCS) tele corporación Salvadoreña
  • Colliers
  • Amcor Rigid Plastics
  • Cemex
  • YKK
  • Millicom
  • Grupo Calleja
  • Inchcape
  • Energizer Holdings
  • Banco Santander
  • Citigroup Global Markets
  • Walmart
  • DEG – Deutsche Investitions
  • Canadian Bank Note Company
  • Volaris
  • Amazon Web Services
  • La Constancia / AB Inbev

Industries (7)

  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Retail

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - El Salvador

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Consortium Legal has a market-leading 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 also advises on debt restructuring processes, infrastructure projects and loan agreements granted to Salvadorean companies. Key clients from the logistics, real estate, and financial sectors often seek the legal firm's assistance.

Work Highlights

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  • Consortium Legal advised Comisión Ejecutiva Hidroeléctrica del Río Lempa on its first international bond issuance to refinance debt and fund electricity tariff stabilisation, valued at USD580 million.

Strengths

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  • Consortium Legal bring practical solutions to corporate issues. Their transparent approach to discussing issues that are open to interpretation gives us complete confidence in their advice.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
  • Consortium Legal are always attentive to our needs and take a proactive approach. Their strategic and practical support on key decisions adds real value, particularly at critical moments.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Oscar Samour
    Band 1Oscar Samour

    Oscar Samour

    Outstanding partner and co-head of department Oscar Samour garners 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 is quick to respond. He is very attentive and client-focused, ensuring we receive the best possible service.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
    • Oscar Samour is always available. He fully understands our complexities and strategic needs.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Diego Martín-Menjívar
    Band 3Diego Martín-Menjívar

    Diego Martín-Menjívar

    Co-head of department Diego Martín-Menjívar is appreciated by market sources for his capabilities in corporate matters in El Salvador. His work includes commercial and tax advice in the areas of technology and real estate.

    • Diego Martín-Menjívar is very bright. He is a true professional with the ability to handle complex corporate and commercial matters.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Felipe Aragón
    Band 4Felipe Aragón

    Felipe Aragón

    Dynamic 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 demonstrates strong technical and leadership skills. He consistently delivers work to the standard we expect.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingFidel Marquez
    Up and ComingFidel Marquez

    Fidel Marquez

    Up-and-coming partner Fidel Marquez draws strong praise from market sources for his corporate practice in El Salvador. He regularly advises clients on both buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions.

    • Fidel Marquez is an experienced corporate and commercial lawyer. He is organised and highly responsive.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchRebeca Galdámez
    Associates to watchRebeca Galdámez

    Rebeca Galdámez

    Associate-to-watch Rebeca Galdámez continues to receive strong praise from market commentators for her activity in the Salvadorean corporate and commercial arena.

    • Rebeca Galdámez stands out for her helpful attitude, unwavering focus and commitment to quality. We value her efficiency and willingness to help.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America

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