García & Bodán is a Central American firm with offices in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala. Its first Honduras office opened in 2004 in Tegucigalpa, and it expanded to San Pedro Sula in 2007.  
   
Focusses / specialisms  
The firm has expertise in sovereign bond issues as well as lending (acquisition financing and syndicated loans). They specialize in energy and infrastructure, advising on both domestic and cross-border transactions. The firm is especially active in the energy, infrastructure and insurance industries. 
   
Key clients  
Key clients include Aeroméxico, Payless ShoeSource and United Airlines.  
   
Research period review: 33rd edition (2021/2022)  
Throughout the research period, the team largely worked on M&A transactions, representing sellers and acquirers in acquisitions. Many of its deals were in the technology and telecommunications industry. 
    
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2022/2023)  
M&A 
“Expertise in different areas, following up on different affairs and excellent service.” 
 
PPP/PFI 
“They were constant and provided information on all questions that arose, willing to attend urgent meetings with general management.” 
 
Gabriella Aguirre 
“Her capacity to interpret and analyze. Her habit of listening and responding to our doubts about the processes. Strong sense of urgency.” 
 
Vanessa Oqueli 
“Excellent service, expertise in different areas. Great project management and communication skills.” 
 
Astrid Villeda 
“Excellent follow up of different matters; does a detailed and meticulous job.”