Alta Melara & Asociados
Following its merger with firms in Guatemala, El Salvador and Costa Rica in May 2021, Alta Melara & Asociados benefits from a regional presence which makes it a strong choice for multinational and multilatina clients. Winning high praise for its ‘outstanding knowledge’ and ‘experience and professionalism’, the corporate team frequently joins up with its counterparts in Central America to advise on regional M&A, in addition to assisting international companies with local transactions and incorporations in Honduras, with expertise in a wide range of sectors, from banking and telecoms to energy and call centre services. The full-service firm also offers complementary advice on antitrust, regulatory and tax issues, and has a growing focus on labour matters. Office managing partner Oscar Melara, who is commended for his ‘second to none’ client service, leads the compact team, ably supported by senior associate Andrea Idiáquez, whose practice focuses on highly regulated sectors such as banking (particularly fintech) and telecoms. Since publication, Idiáquez has left the firm for a role as a government legal adviser.
Testimonials
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‘Very professional and knowledgeable about the subject matter.’
‘Timely and personalised attention.’
Key clients
- Millicom/Tigo Honduras
- Corporación AG
Work highlights
- Advised Aceros de Guatemala on the acquisition of 100% of the equity in Tubac in Guatemala and Typsa in Honduras, including obtaining approval from the Honduran competition authority.
- Acted as local adviser to Hugo Technologies on the sale of its operations in Central America to Pedidos Ya, including related antitrust issues.