Consortium Legal is at the forefront of corporate restructuring and the structuring of credit facilities, operating throughout the Latin American region in countries such as Colombia, Panama and Nicaragua, advising on a range of cross-border financings, often for international banks looking to set up operations in El Salvador. Senior associate Roberto Castro has direct experience of employment in the banking sector, and since his addition in 2023 has bolstered the group’s representation of clients in cross-border financings. Practice head Oscar Samour is experienced in multi-jurisdictional banking transactions, and acquisitions, as well as syndicated loans and loans for corporate restructuring. Felipe Aragón specialises in financing structures and regulated sector matters.
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Key clients
- DFC
- Corporación Andina de Fomento
- Lemon cash
- Banco Cuscatlán
- First Citizens Bank
- DFC
- Citibank
- Corporación Andina de Fomento
- Banco de América Central (Grupo Aval)
- CABEI
- Banco General
- Banco Davivienda
Work highlights
Advised Grupo Calleja in the design and structure of the transaction from a tax and corporate perspective and in the financing of the acquisition.
Advised the Republic of El Salvador through the Ministry of Finance on a bond issuance aimed at repurchasing existing debt, marking the country's first foray into international capital markets in over four years.
Advised the Republic of Honduras through the Ministry of Finance on a bond issuance aimed to reinforce the 2024 budget needs.
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Practice head
Oscar Samour