Mr Engels Zelaya > Lexincorp > Tegucigalpa, Honduras > Lawyer Profile
Lexincorp Offices
COLONIA LOMAS DEL GUIJARRO SUR
CALLE ROMA, AVENIDA BERLIN
#3 TEGUCIGALPA
Honduras
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Mr Engels Zelaya
Work Department
Asset Management, Administrative Law and Administrative Contracting, Banking & Financial Law, Energy Law, Real Estate Law, Labor Law, Commercial Law, Immigration Law, Litigation and Arbitration, Intellectual Property.
Position
Partner
Career
Languages
Spanish
Memberships
In addition to being a member of the Honduran Bar Association, Engels Zelaya is also part of the Spanish Arbitration Club and the Inter-American Federation of Lawyers. These memberships signify his commitment to continuous professional development and his involvement in legal networks both nationally and internationally. As a member of these organizations, he has access to resources, learning opportunities, and professional connections that enrich his legal practice and enable him to stay updated on trends and developments in the legal field.
Education
Engels Zelaya holds a Bachelor’s degree in Legal and Social Sciences with a specialization in Administrative Law from the School of Economics and Business. Additionally, he has pursued additional specializations in Administrative Law and Local Development at José Simeón Cañas University.
Lawyer Rankings
Honduras > Banking and finance
Benefitting from an extensive network in Central America, Lexincorp‘s banking and finance team routinely advises international financial institutions on loans to national banks. Project finance is also among the team’s core areas of expertise, and it is noted for its strong skill sets in the energy (particularly renewable energy), infrastructure and telecoms spaces. Among the senior names to note are Engels Zelaya, who specialises in the public and energy sectors and is recognised for his project finance expertise, and Nora Amaya, who has longstanding experience in handling banking and finance transactions in Honduras and El Salvador.
Honduras > Corporate and M&A
The corporate team at regional firm Lexincorp draws on the wider firm’s signature strength in public-private partnership law and the energy and infrastructure spaces to handle a steady stream of corporate and commercial mandates relating to the construction of major projects. In addition, the department is routinely active in the establishment of companies in Honduras, benefitting from a presence in both Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula. Engels Zelaya, who is skilled in corporate matters in the public and energy sectors, leads the experienced team, which also includes Honduras managing partner Benito Zelaya; Nora Amaya, whose practice spans company incorporations, corporate governance and commercial contracts; and San Pedro Sula office head Sylvia Zelaya.
Honduras > Energy and projects
Thanks to its considerable expertise in PPP law, Lexincorp is frequently sought out by government bodies and investors for advice on the structuring of consortiums for project development and the operation of concession contracts and environmental licences. The firm also advises on corporate, financing and regulatory issues relating to the development of energy, transportation and recycling infrastructure, including the construction of highways and airports. Taking advantage of the firm’s regional structure, Honduras managing partner Benito Zelaya is experienced in advising on projects matters throughout Central America; he leads the practice alongside Engels Zelaya, who is renowned for his expertise in government procurement and PPPs in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Central America > Corporate and finance
Originally founded 20 years ago by partners in Guatemala and El Salvador, Lexincorp has built a strong presence in Central America, with further offices in Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Counting a host of leading international and regional banks, financial institutions and corporations among its clients, the firm routinely advises on multi-jurisdictional M&A, syndicated loans and refinancings, with a growing offering in the fintech space. In El Salvador, Antonio Guirola, a specialist in international transactions; Adriana Portillo, who also handles related tax and competition issues; and Enrique Escobar, a standout name in the energy and financial fields, are the key figures. Roberto Rodríguez, who has a notable track record in advising international clients in the banking sector, takes the lead on corporate and finance matters in Nicaragua, while Julio Aparicio, who has a niche in advising restaurant clients on franchising agreements in Central America, is the go-to contact in Guatemala. Engels Zelaya, a specialist in the energy and public sectors, heads the corporate team in Honduras, where the firm has offices in Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula.