BLP
More informationThe business law team at BLP harnesses the full bench strength of its offices in Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica and Guatemala to advise multinational corporates, financial institutions and international development banks on everything from day-to-day corporate and financial matters to complex, high-value, multi-jurisdictional transactions. The team's full-service offering covers M&A, corporate restructurings, distribution agreements, administrative matters, consumer rights issues, credit restructuring and retail banking transactions, with a diverse client base which spans such sectors as tobacco, finance, mining, motor vehicles and textiles. The practice is led by Ernesto Rizo, who brings over 20 years' experience to the practice space, and director Federico Barrios, who specialises in executing business cooperation agreements and handling the purchase and sale of shares or assets.
Testimonials
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‘What makes the service provided unique is the team's commitment and the quality of the documents they prepare.’
‘What makes Federico Barrios stand out is that he is proactive and constantly monitors the progress of the matter.’
‘BLP is a very professional firm. We had the opportunity to work with them on a financing in which they also gave us advice on corporate matters and we appreciate their professionalism and knowledge.’
‘Federico Barrios and Ernesto Rizo are both lawyers with excellent management of the case, and are always alert to point out any issue that could affect the transaction.’
'BLP has demonstrated a high standard in terms of quality of service. The answers are clear, the team is responsive and efforts are made to meet the client's needs.'
'Ernesto Rizo's responsiveness is really something that stands out, as well as the top quality and clarity of the documents and communications that he issues.'
Key clients
- Grupo Teledolar
- Arturo Fuente – FSM
- Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI)
- Desjardins Développement International
- Royal Road Minerals
- Bean & Co
- Volvo Group -Volvo Trade Finance
- Grupo Numar
- Coralsa
- SAGADSA
Work highlights
- Acted for Teledolar Group, an electronic payment services company in Costa Rica and Nicaragua, in the sale of the company.
- Advised Arturo Fuente - FSM on negotiating and preparing the construction contract for its tobacco factory in northern Nicaragua with Conamerica.
- Advised the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) on the drafting, negotiation and review of a facility agreement with UK Export Finance (UKEF) and the Republic of Nicaragua, under which UKEF will provide a loan of up to $95m.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ernesto Rizo