Consortium Legal is a full-service firm in Central America with over 200 lawyers at seven offices located in five countries throughout the region. Over 20 of its legal professionals are based in El Salvador.
The firm is particularly strong in banking, advising on many lending deals both domestically and cross-border.
Research period review: 32nd edition (2021/2022)
During the research period the firm was active in banking and M&A.
The banking
team mostly
advised lenders in several cross-border
loan agreements granted to companies in the automotive industry. The team also advised investors as initial purchasers for a bond issued by an automotive company.
Aside from the automotive industry, the firm was also very active in the telecommunications sector.
The
M&A team
worked on complex, cross-border acquisitions in various industries including construction and telecommunications among others. The firm advised buyers and sellers.
Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2021/2022)
Automotive Finance Holding Corporation $280 million
financing
Cementos Progreso Holdings $335 million acquisition of CEMEX
Exell Business $160 million
financing
General International Telecom Limited/Jaguar Fund $144 million acquisition of Telefónica
Móviles El Salvador/Telefónica Multiservicios
San Miguel Industrias PET $380 million bond issuance
Telemovil $100 million financing
Client feedback: 32nd
edition (2021/2022)
"Their advice was on point, concrete and of the expected quality, and their response times were excellent."
Project development: Energy
"Credibility, trustworthiness and dedication."
Project development: Transport
"Young team, fresh eyes, attentive."
"Passion for the job. Compassion for clients. Great communication skills. Willingness to listen. Knowledge of the law. Strong writing ability."
"Gustavo gives quality legal advice to his clients, understands our business and is available whenever we have contacted him."
