The ‘highly professional, efficient and client-focused’ corporate team at Alta Melara & Asociados takes advantage of its robust domestic experience, as well as the support of its offices in Guatemala, El Salvador and Costa Rica, to play a key role in both local and regional M&A. The team has a particularly strong presence in the financial, automotive and tech fields; its recent record includes advising the purchasers on significant acquisitions in the Honduran banking sector, as well as assisting the distributors of leading car brands on the establishment and expansion of their businesses in the local market. Managing partner Óscar Melara – who is hailed by one client as ‘the best corporate lawyer in Honduras’ – leads the team with senior associate Melissa Pastrana, who joined the firm from Latamlex / Matamoros Batson y Asociados in March 2023.
Testimonials
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‘The team stand out for their communication and efficient responses.’
‘Óscar Melara and Melissa Pastrana show a sense of urgency and the flexibility to adjust to the client's requirements.’
Key clients
- Imperia Capital ES
- Banco de Desarrollo Rural (Banrural) Honduras
Work highlights
- Advised HIG Capital on the process of acquiring the Latin American operations of Transportes Centroamericanos del Futuro, through its portfolio company Grupo Ransa.
- Advised Imperia Capital ES on the corporate and regulatory matters relating to the acquisition of Banco de los Trabajadores.