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M&A transactions are the cornerstone of the corporate practice at regional powerhouse Consortium Legal, which is sought after for its advice to major domestic and multinational clients. The team has a strong track record in cross-border transactions – including deals involving multiple jurisdictions in Central America, thanks to its extensive regional network – and also assists with corporate restructurings and M&A-related tax, labour, IP, real estate, regulatory and litigation matters. The highly experienced duo of Alfredo Rodríguez (who has complementary tax expertise) and Rafael Alvarado Riedel (whose practice spans foreign investment and international commercial contracts) heads the team. Sofia Escribá is a go-to name for M&A, with a specialism in highly regulated sectors such as mining, and the practice also benefits from the expertise of firm president Álvaro Castellanos. Senior associate Maria Fernanda Morales leads a department focused on company incorporations, and associate Roxana Sandoval provides key support. The firm also demonstrates its sustainability credentials through its membership of the Central American Network for Corporate Social Responsibility (INTEGRARSE) and has established a regional equality policy. Since publication, Alvarado Riedel has moved to an in-house role at Tigo.

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Key clients

  • Grupo PDC
  • Inchcape
  • CMI Alimentos
  • Global Farma
  • Absortex
  • Bluestone
  • Idea Guatemala
  • Unipharm
  • Walmart
  • Whirlpool
  • Citibank
  • Telxius Cable Guatemala
  • AT&T
  • Enel Green Power
  • Lácteos Álgil
  • Inversiones de Guatemala
  • Millicom International
  • Tigo Guatemala
  • Sucafina
  • Grupo Hame
  • Conduent
  • Multinacional de Servicios Cambiarios (Global Exchange)
  • Teleperformance
  • ICTSI Americas
  • Cemex
  • Syngenta
  • Grupo Carvajal
  • Corona
  • Grupo Intur
  • Cinemark
  • Samsung
  • SAAM Towage
  • Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF)
  • MARS
  • Exeltis

Work highlights

  • Advised United Airlines on obtaining the regulatory authorisation for the use of MAX aircraft in its Guatemalan operation.
  • Advised a US-based client on a non-controlling investment in a local company that produces latex products.

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.
Alfredo Rodríguez
Partner
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Maria Fernanda Morales
Partner
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Alvaro Castellanos
Partner
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Sofía Escribá
Partner

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alfredo Rodríguez, Rafael Alvarado Riedel