Corporate/Commercial | Latin America

Aguilar Castillo Love is a stellar regional practice group with highly esteemed expertise in the Honduran corporate sphere. The department's transactional prowess continues to stand out, and it handles M&A deals and related due diligence and antitrust clearance for an impressive portfolio of Honduran and international clients. The law firm has a noted involvement in the energy and natural resources arena, and advises on project financing, development and purchases of existing projects. Aguilar Castillo Love's new client wins include Amazon and Mondelez International Holdings.

Consortium Legal is a regional powerhouse that is at the forefront of the corporate/commercial market in Honduras, and advises an impressive client roster of international and Honduran entities. The team has a strong foothold in the banking and finance arena, and offers in-depth knowledge of securities transactions and fund formation, in addition to dealing with acquisitions, shareholder agreements and corporate reorganisations. The department also has noted activity in project development. Seshat Bank is a new client win for the law firm.

Arias fields a respected corporate team that is supported by a strong regional presence which routinely counsels clients on cross-border acquisition processes, including handling target due diligence, shareholder agreements and antitrust approval. The law firm advises investment banks, funds, multilaterals and corporate borrowers on credit agreements, and boasts a client portfolio that further encompasses key international and Honduran players from sectors including real estate, pharmaceutical and technology.

BLP is an active commercial outfit with solid regional outreach. The lawyers are experienced in handling project financing, regulatory matters and M&A mandates for clients from the energy sector, and have a strong involvement in renewables. The well-resourced Honduran team provides additional counsel on labour matters. BLP's new client wins include DBS Bank and Zip San José.

García & Bodán is a well-established regional practice that provides key expertise in the Honduran corporate market. The law firm is often retained by clients that are active in the aviation arena to assist with financing and licensing matters. It provides services spanning M&A, loan agreements and incorporations to clients drawn from sectors including real estate, banking and finance, and telecommunications.

CENTRAL LAW is a well-known corporate team with a strong regional presence. The department's expertise spans labour law, investment in energy and mining, and day-to-day counsel on commercial agreements. The Honduran office advises clients from diverse sectors including technology, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, and energy.

Ecija Abogados possesses a noted team that acts on a range of project finance and corporate mandates in Honduras, including advising on PPP projects. The law firm is adept at handling leasing contracts and incorporations, as well as at providing services related to labour and consumer protection. Ecija Abogados is especially active assisting clients from the banking and finance sector, as well as pharmaceuticals and insurance.

Mayora & Mayora, S.C joins the ranking this year after endorsement from market commentators in Honduran corporate and commercial law. The firm's practice includes skills in dealing with work in corporate restructuring, M&A and local compliance, with clients in the real estate, education, and hospitality sectors.