Corporate/Commercial

Consortium Legal is a market-leading practice group that has significant cross-border capabilities through its offices throughout Central America. The Nicaraguan team offers expertise in relation to sophisticated financing deals involving bond issuances and syndicated loan facilities, and is routinely called upon to assist clients with establishing corporate and commercial operations in Nicaragua. The department is particularly experienced advising domestic and international clients from the banking and finance sphere, as well as energy companies and NGOs.

"Consortium Legal has extensive experience both nationally and regionally, which makes its advice on complex matters very assertive."

"The team at Consortium Legal have demonstrated knowledge, experience and the ability to handle highly complex transactions such as mergers, acquisitions or transformations of entities. In these tasks, they have shown extensive knowledge of national legislation, necessary paperwork and a broad capacity for organising tasks and processes."

Senior statesperson José Evenor Taboada continues to be recognised as an authority in the Nicaraguan corporate and commercial market. "José Evenor Taboada is absolutely a reference figure."

Carlos Taboada, co-head of Consortium Legal's real estate department, is well equipped to handle significant real estate transactions. Taboada has experience in large-scale land acquisitions and extensive knowledge of due diligence processes, regulatory and compliance matters. "I think Carlos Taboada is an excellent lawyer, he is always looking out for his clients' best interests and looks for a way to close the transaction in the simplest manner possible."

Department co-head Rodrigo Taboada is held in high regard by market onlookers within the Nicaraguan corporate and commercial sphere. He is well known for his capabilities handling major banking and finance mandates, such as credit agreements and syndicated loans. "Rodrigo is the legal 'companion' in all our important matters. A critical decision is not made without having discussed and analysed it with Rodrigo. He is a complete professional, informed, interested in learning more about specialised topics, has great vision and is affable. He's number one."

Martha Lorena Icaza continues to be praised by market commentators, particularly for her work in banking and finance matters. Icaza is highly experienced and well regarded among Nicaraguan corporate lawyers.

Co-head of department Olga Barreto is experienced in representing clients from the energy and finance sectors in their corporate and commercial issues in Nicaragua. "Olga Barreto is excellent, personal and professional."