Full-service Central American
firm Consortium Legal has offices in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. The Nicaraguan branch
is in Managua and is highly regarded by clients and peers alike.
The firm
is top tier across the board but has special expertise in the banking and capital markets practice area.
In banking, the team represents lenders and borrowers in loan agreements, credit facilities and restructurings.
It also regularly works on capital markets transactions including derivatives, securitizations, public offerings, and investment fund matters.
Additionally, the
firm advises local and international clients across all industries on M&A matters.
The firm also does outstanding work in the project development practice area, representing developers and sponsors in a wide array of industries.
Key clients for the firm include many banking and financial institutions such as HSBC,
Fundenuse, Credit Suisse, Bank of Nova Scotia,
Banpro and Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior.
Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Over the research period, the firm was active in
capital markets
and M&A.
The capital markets
practice advised initial purchasers and bookrunners in financing from high-yield and green bond issuances.
M&A activity included a very
high-profile acquisition in the telecommunications industry, as well as some more moderate private acquisitions and asset acquisitions in various sectors.
On October 7th of 2021, esteemed partner Diego Alejos passed away.
Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banco Industrial, Sociedad
Anónima $300 million 4.875% bond issuance
Faes Farma $30 million acquisition of Global Farma
Investment
Energy Resources Limited $700 million 6.25% green bond issuance
Millicom $2.2 trillion acquisition of Tigo Guatemala
Republic of Guatemala $1 billion 3.75, 4.65% bond issuance
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
"Complete advice on fiscal,
labor and commercial matters. They provide a very close service, with a very open and fully available style."
"Very close to the client. Extremely responsive."
