Corporate/M&A - Guatemala
What the team is known for
Consortium Legal is an outstanding law firm that offers services within the Guatemalan corporate arena. The Guatemala City-based team is frequently retained by notable regional and international clients in the entertainment, telecommunications and financial services industries. Consortium Legal lawyers are highly regarded for their expertise in corporate organisations and in drafting share purchase agreements for company acquisitions. The law firm's clients benefit from its complementary expertise in financing.
Strengths
"Consortium Legal have a well-balanced team of professionals who can handle complex transactions. They are very responsive and proactive, and their advice is of the highest quality."
"Consortium Legal's client service is excellent. The lawyers are super available, keen to find solutions, and are very clear and concise in their responses."
Notable practitioners
Co-head of department Alfredo Rodríguez continues to be recognised for his solid expertise in the corporate space. He boasts a longstanding track record within the Guatemalan market advising on a wide range of mandates, including M&A transactions, private equity investments and corporate governance matters. "Alfredo Rodríguez has a long track record in the corporate sphere, and enjoys a significant roster of clients. He's a very good lawyer." "He has a genuine charisma and a reputation as a leading figure in the market."
Founding partner Álvaro Castellanos is a longstanding player within the Guatemalan market. He frequently advises clients from a diverse range of regulated industries, including energy, aviation and telecommunications. "Álvaro Castellanos is a transactional lawyer whom I hold in high regard."
Co-head of department Rafael Alvarado Riedel maintains a respectable practice within the Guatemalan corporate and M&A market. He is routinely sought after for his advice on cross-border acquisitions and sales.
Up-and-coming partner Sofía Escribá continues to grow her practice in the Guatemalan corporate/M&A arena. She assists clients with both domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. "Sofía Escribá is great at advising on both Guatemalan and international corporate matters. She is a responsive and resourceful lawyer."