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 entertainment, 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 has knowledgeable and experienced leaders, allowing them to advise their clients in a more specialised manner.
Consortium Legal's team is extremely fast and execution-focused. We receive responses and suggestions within hours, and their follow-up is superb.
The team at Consortium Legal is skilled in handling negotiations with swiftness and agility.
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 provides excellent leadership and direct liaison with the client in critical moments of negotiation. He has a practical, effective and likeable personality.
Alfredo Rodríguez provides great support in developing long-term strategies for the company. He heads a very professional team and always delivers valuable insights.
Alfredo Rodríguez is the best corporate lawyer in Guatemala.
Founding partner Álvaro Castellanos is a longstanding player within the Guatemalan market. He frequently advises clients from a diverse range of regulated industries, including energy, aviation and telecommunications.
Álvaro Castellanos is an excellent lawyer. He is always one step ahead and has a 360-degree vision.
Partner Sofía Escribá continues to grow 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 is very precise, pragmatic, execution-focused and fast. She met all deadlines.