Corporate/Commercial

Consortium Legal has a well-regarded practice group that advises on a broad range of commercial matters in El Salvador. The department has significant expertise in handling M&A deals, corporate governance and joint venture matters. The San Salvador-based team advises on debt restructuring processes, infrastructure projects and loan agreements granted to Salvadorean companies.

"Consortium Legal has a very strong team with great capabilities. They are extremely diligent in their processes."

Experienced partner and head of department César Ramos continues to lead important commercial disputes, including litigation and arbitration proceedings in El Salvador. "César Ramos provides excellent recommendations and demonstrates his experience in strategising for complex issues."

Experienced partner and co-head of department Oscar Samour gains approval from interviewees who value his practice in El Salvador. His focus practice includes bond issuance, loan negotiations and agreements, and M&A. "Oscar Samour is a lawyer with an impeccable track record in El Salvador and is positioned as a benchmark in the area of ​​corporate law."

Head of department Suzanne de Tablas is held in high regard for her dedication to intellectual property matters, particularly for her work on trade mark infringement mandates in El Salvador. "Suzanne de Tablas is a very capable practitioner in intellectual property matters."

Co-head of department Diego Martín-Menjívar is appreciated by market sources for his capabilities in corporate matters in El Salvador. His work includes legal and tax advice in the areas of communications and infrastructure. "Diego Martín-Menjívar takes matters into his own hands, managing his multi-skilled team, and he is always one step ahead. We have come to consider him as a partner to our business."

Up-and-coming partner Felipe Aragón is a recognised practitioner in El Salvador and is particularly known for his corporate expertise. His work includes advising on banking and finance, bond issuances and stock acquisitions. "Felipe Aragón is a very strong, committed lawyer."

Francisco Medrano continues to be praised by interviewees in El Salvador. His practice includes the development of legal strategies for the defence and protection of trade mark portfolios. "Francisco Medrano advises us in an integral way on intellectual property issues, providing viable solutions for the well-being of our organisation."

Admitted to practice in both El Salvador and Panama, María Alejandra Tulipano Illuega of Consortium Legal is well regarded for her skills in corporate and commercial mandates. Her practice is bolstered by her experience working in the Republic of Panama's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.