Widely considered a market leader, Consortium Legal remains a strong performer in high-profile domestic and cross-border M&A deals, leveraging the firm’s full-service offering and extensive network in Central America to advise on all aspects of transactions, from due diligence through to related tax, labour and IP issues. Other core areas of expertise include joint ventures, strategic alliances, corporate finance and regulatory compliance. The ‘highly knowledgeable’ Sofía Escribá heads the M&A side of the practice, acting for an impressive roster of local, regional and international clients (including prominent family businesses), while ’trusted advisor’ Alfredo Rodríguez oversees the corporate tax division of the practice. Other key names at the senior level include Salvador Del Valle, who focuses on corporate matters in regulated sectors; María Fernanda Morales, who takes the lead on day-to-day corporate matters, including company incorporations and corporate governance; and Álvaro Castellanos, who is highly regarded for his foreign investment expertise. Senior associate Camilo Peña is also noted.
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Testimonials

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  • 'I like the ease of the communication and their agility in dealing with queries.'
  • 'Accessibility and agility.'
  • 'Consortium offers deep regulatory insight and strong relationships with local authorities. Their M&A practice understands the expectations and pace of international clients. This is rare in the region and allows for smoother execution of cross-border deals.'
  • 'Alfredo Rodríguez consistently demonstrates deep technical expertise, sound commercial judgement, and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach and strong client relationships. Alfredo is a true trusted advisor to his clients.'
  • 'Sofía Escribá is extremely hard working, highly knowledgeable and responsive.'

Key clients

  • ​​Calvbrunnen​ ​​
  • Once Once Capital​ ​​
  • Coca Cola (Femsa)​ ​​
  • Tigo​ ​​
  • Intouch​ ​​
  • Cemex​ ​​
  • Absortex​ ​​
  • Imperia​

Lawyers

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Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

María Fernanda Morales

Practice head

​​Sofía Escribá;​ ​​Alfredo Rodríguez​