Banking & Finance
Latin America Guide 2025 : Guatemala
Band 2
About
Provided by Aguilar Castillo Love
Our banking and finance practice has a deep understanding of the financial world and of the securities and banking markets in particular. Our knowledge comes from experience, local, regional as well as international. Practice head and co-managing partner of the firm, Juan Carlos Castillo, served as president of the board of the largest exchange in Guatemala, for eight years, giving the team standout strength in securities mandates in particular.
We have participated in more than half of all bond issuances made in Guatemala’s history and advised on the first-ever, dollar-denominated loan guaranteed with bonds issued in local currency. Clients come to us for business critical and first-of-a-kind mandates.
Our experience allows us to give clients flexibility to raise the finance that they need. We understand how local players in the market operate as well as what foreign banks need to gain security over their operations in the region.
Chambers Review
Dynamic regional firm Aguilar Castillo Love possesses a solid banking and finance department in Guatemala. The experienced team has a noteworthy client roster comprising multiple well-reputed international financial institutions. Aguilar Castillo Love routinely handles debt securities transactions, and advises on credit agreements and regulatory matters, including operating licences.
Work Highlights
- Aguilar Castillo Love assisted TMF Group, as collateral agent, on Promerica Financial Corporation's issuance of bonds for USD200 million, with an interest rate of 9.7% due 2024.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Aguilar Castillo Love has a great team with deep knowledge who are always responsive and a pleasure to work with."
"Aguilar Castillo Love has a great team with deep knowledge who are always responsive and a pleasure to work with."
Notable Practitioners
Esteemed partner Juan Carlos Castillo-Chacón remains highly sought after for his ability to handle complex financing, derivatives, and securities matters in Guatemala, often with cross-border implications.
"Juan Carlos Castillo-Chacón is a very strong lawyer and one of the best in Latin America."
Co-head of the department Natalia Callejas Aquino is active in the Guatemalan banking and finance space. Most notably, she represents reputable banks in bond issuance and credit agreement matters.
"Natalia Callejas Aquino's expertise and ability to understand the political environment make her a strategic ally when handling complex matters."
Ranked Lawyers at
Aguilar Castillo Love
Guatemala
Members
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Clients
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Banco Santander
Bank of America
Citibank
Credit Suisse
Deutsche Bank
G-Coin
Scotiabank
TMF Group
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