Chambers Review
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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 retail, telecommunications and financial services industries. Consortium Legal's 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 provides impeccable support, offering in-depth analysis in complex cross-border M&A deals. The firm offers a robust and highly capable team.
Consortium Legal has become a strategic ally for us in Guatemala. The firm stands out for its professionalism, strong client service and a deep bench of diverse, specialised experts.
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, shareholder agreements and corporate governance matters.
Alfredo Rodríguez offers great support on complex corporate governance issues.
Alfredo Rodríguez is highly professional, with an exceptional ability to close deals and to find a consensus among parties.
Partner and department co-head Sofía Escribá is noted for her practice in the Guatemalan corporate/M&A arena, leading domestic and cross-border M&A transactions in the food and beverage, advertising and telecommunications industries.
Sofía Escribá's experience makes her one of the most well-rounded partners at the firm, adding significant value to every matter we have worked on with her.
Founding partner Álvaro Castellanos possesses expertise in corporate acquisitions and foreign investments. He advises clients from a diverse range of regulated industries, including energy, aviation and telecommunications.
Álvaro Castellanos is very renowned in the corporate sphere.