Corporate and M&A

BLP

Client Satisfaction

Hailed by clients for its ‘great technical experience’ and ‘strong communication skills’, the corporate team at BLP is particularly sought after by leading multinational companies with a presence in Honduras, frequently advising on complex, multi-jurisdictional deals with support from the firm’s other offices in the region. Demonstrating standout expertise in the tech, telecoms and energy sectors, the team remains a strong performer in M&A, in addition to advising on corporate reorganisations, and the launch and closure of operations in Honduras. José Miguel Álvarez, a ‘reliable ally’ to clients on the full array of corporate matters in Honduras and Central America, leads the team with experienced energy sector specialist Karla Aguilar. The talented junior line-up includes director Roy Zavala (a key contact for regulatory authorisations and antitrust clearances), senior associate Ivis Alvarado and associate Alí Ordóñez. The firm has also established an Innovation Commission focused on identifying and implementing new technologies to reduce turnaround times and deliver cost-effective services.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘Excellent. They stand out for their responsiveness, strong communication skills, proactive approach and timely answers.’
‘José Alvarez is a reliable ally who stands out for his enormous experience, business sense and strategic thinking.'
'Roy Zavala distinguishes himself through his diligence, reliability and continuous improvement.’
‘BLP Honduras stands out for its close relationships with clients, proactivity in the search for legal solutions that suit the business interests of its clients, and, most of all, for its efficiency and teamwork.’
‘The lawyers at BLP Honduras have great technical experience, and despite being in a different country they know how to maintain close communication with the client and generate value and trust.’
‘The team's strengths are its prompt and assertive responses, and availability for calls and to answer queries.’
‘José Miguel Álvarez, Roy Zavala and Ivis Alvarado provide immediate responses and are flexible about reviewing fee proposals to adjust to the client's budget.’
‘The team is multidisciplinary and that makes a big difference. We know that we are covered in all areas of law by experienced experts. It is also a large team which means we always feels supported, and they provide a lot of follow-up. The lawyers are very well-prepared and are always learning. They are very transparent in their actions and they work very responsibly in terms of their use of information and time.’

Key clients

Avianca
Hidroeléctrica El Volcán
Grupo Bimbo
Azucarera La Grecia
Grupo Orbis
Celsia
PepsiCo
Zip San Jose
Barentz International
Starlink

Work highlights

Advised Moody's on an acquisition of an institution regulated by the CNBS, including due diligence, review of the share purchase agreement and drafting post-closing documents.
Advised Starlink on establishing its operations in Honduras and obtaining the necessary permits to provide its services.
Advised Barentz on the entire process of acquiring a chemical distribution company in Honduras, including due diligence and review of the share purchase agreement and post-closing documents.