Marcos Ibargüen
Alta QIL+4 Abogados
More informationCorporate heavyweight Alta QIL+4 Abogados leverages its regional network, made up of offices in Costa Rica, El Salvador and Honduras, and full-service model to handle complex M&A transactions spanning multiple Central American jurisdictions, in addition to assisting with related tax, labour, administrative, compliance and environmental issues. Singled out by clients for its ‘great talent and high level of commitment’, the team also advises on high-profile domestic M&A, divestments and corporate restructurings, with strengths in the telecoms, financial services, agriculture and energy sectors, among others. Managing partner Marcos Ibargüen and María Isabel Luján lead the sizeable team, which also includes José Quiñones (who heads the firm’s tax and compliance practices), Alejandro Cofiño (an expert in energy-related deals), Andrés Lowenthal (a go-to name for advising international clients) and Melissa Echeverría (who was raised to the partnership in March 2023). Senior associates Santiago Granados, who is active in local and regional transactions, and Ignacio Grazioso provide capable support. The firm has also established a robust diversity and inclusion initiative and code of ethics.
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Testimonials
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‘It is a team with a high level of commitment to its clients' projects, an impeccable work ethic and a high level of energy and coordination among themselves and with their clients.’
‘Marcos Ibargüen is a professional with great talent that includes the ability to identify challenges and come up with solutions that make great common sense. He has also developed a highly talented team around him and on the projects we have worked on where we have had strong pressure to move forward and resolve matters on time, they have always supported us unconditionally.'
'A young team with great talent.’
'Alejandro Cofiño and Ignacio Grazioso are very good lawyers who provide great service.'
Key clients
- Disagro De Guatemala
- Nexeo Solutions
- Central Agrícola
- Dollar City
- Telus International
- Cinepolis - Mex
- Grupo Gentera
- WPP Group USA
- Airbus Helicopters
- Baker McKenzie
- Aceros de Guatemala
- Global Farma
- Divsa
- Calidad Inmobiliaria
Work highlights
- Advised Distribuciones Industriales Variadas (Divsa) and its affiliates across Central America on its acquisition by Barentz International.
- Acted as local counsel for the Miffin Associates, the local partner of Millicom, on the sale of its remaining stake in Tigo Guatemala to Millicom for $2.2bn.
- Advised Telus International on the special integration of a stock ownership plan across several jurisdictions.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Santiago Granados
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Andrés Lowenthal
José Quiñones
María Isabel Luján
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Melissa Echeverría
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marcos Ibargüen, María Isabel Luján