Widely recognised as a ‘benchmark in the industry’, Alta QIL+4 Abogados’ ‘exceptional’ banking and finance team is commended for its ability to handle complex, cross-border mandates, drawing on the strong international profiles of its lawyers (several of whom are dual-qualified in Guatemala and New York) and the support of its regional network. The team advises an impressive roster of leading domestic and international banks, multilaterals and major corporations on the full range of banking and finance issues, from syndicated and bilateral loans to project finance, and has additional expertise in capital markets matters, including sovereign bond issuances. Managing partner Marcos Ibargüen, José Quiñones, whose key areas of expertise include international capital markets transactions, and Alejandro Cofiño and Andrés Lowenthal, both high-profile names for the financing of energy and infrastructure projects, lead the practice. Other notable contacts in the sizeable team include Melissa Echeverría, of counsel Santiago Granados and senior associate Ignacio Grazioso, who is particularly active in project finance.
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Testimonials
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- 'They understand the client's business, they work quickly and they propose simple and agile solutions.'
- 'They are an exceptional team, recognised for their commitment, dedication, and deep understanding of the financial sector. Their proactive attitude and professional approach make them a benchmark in the industry.'
- 'They have a team of highly qualified professionals, with a solid structure and strategic vision that enables them to provide comprehensive and high-value support to their clients.'
- 'Alta QIL+4 Abogados is an excellent firm in Guatemala. The team is very professional and always available to assist us with the needs we have in that country.'
- 'We work with Marcos Ibargüen, Melissa Echeverría and Santiago Granados. All excellent lawyers with thorough knowledge of the legal provisions in Guatemala. They have a great availability to help us with drafting and reviewing the documents of credit transactions we do in the country.'
Key clients
- Citibank
- JP Morgan Chase
- The Royal Bank of Nova Scotia
- Banco General
- Bancolombia
- Banco Agromercantil de Guatemala
- Banistmo
- Banco Agrícola El Salvador
- CIFI
- Fondo BPS
- The Republic of Guatemala
- HIG Capital
Work highlights
Advised the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Guatemala on the issuance of bonds for $1.4bn, the largest ever bond issuance by the Republic of Guatemala and the first ESG bonds.
Advised a consortium of banks on the financing of $135m for two solar projects with more than 70 MWp PV.
Advised Fondo BPS on the structuring and financing of the Xochi private toll road that will soon begin development in the west of the country.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Alejandro Cofiño; Marcos Ibargüen; José Quiñones; Andrés Lowenthal