Advising leading public and private sector clients on the development of infrastructure projects is the cornerstone of the practice at Lexincorp, which is particularly well known for its experience in the structuring of consortia and public-private partnerships. The firm’s full-service model means the team is well equipped to handle everything from the corporate structuring of energy, utilities, telecoms and infrastructure projects to securing environmental permits and government authorisations, and assisting with the corporate and administrative issues relating to the ongoing operation of completed ports and airports. Honduras managing partner Benito Zelaya, whose broad experience covers the development of projects throughout Central America, leads the team alongside Engels Zelaya, who has notable strengths in government procurement and contracting and PPPs. Nora Amaya and Sylvia Zelaya are also key names at top level.

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Key clients

  • Invema
  • Llanos del Sur
  • Empresa Hondureña de Infraestructura y Servicios Aeroportuarios (Ehisa)
  • Genesis Energías
  • Molden

Work highlights

  • Advising Invema on the construction of a transmission station and grid lines to meet the increased energy consumption demands of its Tegucigalpa plant.
  • Advising Molden on the setup of a recycling plant for imported batteries.
  • Advising Ehisa on keeping the environmental permits up to date for the San Pedro Sula, Roatán and La Ceiba airports.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Engels Zelaya, Benito Zelaya