Benefitting from a strong network in Central America in addition to close links with foreign law firms, Aguilar Castillo Love is highlighted for its deep expertise in international finance, routinely acting in cross-border corporate and project finance mandates and international bond issuances. The team, which counts international investment banks, regional lenders and local companies among its clients, is also active on the regulatory front, including advising on digital wallet and cryptocurrency issues. Juan Carlos Castillo Chacón, who has an excellent track record in capital markets transactions and financings in the energy sector, leads the team alongside Natalia Callejas Aquino, who is particularly skilled in project finance and fintech matters. Associates Rudy Villatoro and Fernanda Narvaez provide key support.
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Key clients
- Banco Santander
- Credit Suisse (now UBS)
- Morgan Stanley
- Torrecom
- Energy Infrastructure Terminals Guatemala
- TMF Group
- Citibank
- Banco Agromercantil (BAM)
- Banco Ficohsa Panamá
- General Electric
- WaterEquity
Work highlights
Advised Santander as bookrunner on the offering of the first ESG bonds issued by the Republic of Guatemala, worth $1.4bn.
Advised Energy Infrastructure Terminals Guatemala in connection with the refinancing of a term, capex and revolving credit facilities agreement worth $525m.
Assisted Banco Ficohsa Panama with over 15 credit facilities granted to Guatemalan borrowers.
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Practice head
Juan Carlos Castillo Chacón; Natalia Callejas Aquino