Consortium Legal is highly regarded for the depth and breadth of its banking and finance offering, with expertise across the full spectrum of syndicated loans, acquisition finance, project finance and debt financing, in addition to capital markets transactions and regulatory and fintech matters. The team remains the first port of call to advise a host of major local and international banks, insurers and multilateral organisations on complex transactions, while its ability to join forces with the firm’s other offices in Central America makes the practice an ‘ideal choice for transactions with a regional focus’. Álvaro Castellanos, who has more than three decades of experience in banking, fintech and insurance matters, oversees the practice alongside Melissa Morán, who was elevated to the partnership in January 2025, and is well versed in syndicated loans, international debt issuances and project finance, in addition to forming part of the firm’s regional fintech team.
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- 'The whole team was aligned with the goal of having the contract signed on time.'
- 'Melissa Morán's help during the whole process was outstanding. Not only she was proactive, professional and kind, but also she always gave the extra mile from day one. Melissa gave us legal advice that was beyond her scope and we are really thankful.'
- 'I believe the main added value the firm provides lies in the expertise of the attorneys who assist us, their relationship-building approach, flexibility, approachability, and the ethical manner in which they handle matters. They are very conscientious when it comes to billing, and there is always clear and open communication. We benefit from the direct involvement of the partner in charge, which is an additional advantage. Furthermore, their regional presence makes them an ideal choice for transactions with a regional focus.'
- 'From my experience, what sets them apart is the direct involvement of Melissa Morán, the approachable manner in which she handles matters, the ease of communication, and her willingness to assist. Having the partner directly involved is an added value that is not always present in other firms.'
Key clients
- Imperia Corp
- Bancolombia
- Banco Agromercantil de Guatemala
- Bupa Global
- Bupa Guatemala
- Credit Suisse
- Banco de América Central
- Banco Azteca
- Deutsche Bank
- IDB and IDB Invest
- JP Morgan & Chase
- Bank of America
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Practice head
Álvaro Castellanos; Melissa Morán