Consortium Legal

Widely considered a leader in the Central American corporate arena, Consortium Legal is frequently the first port of call for major multinationals seeking advice on regional transactions, as well as their day-to-day operations in Honduras. Demonstrating strength in the telecoms, consumer goods, tech and financial services and fintech sectors in particular, the firm has a broad corporate practice spanning M&A, corporate restructurings (including reorganisations involving multiple jurisdictions) and the structuring of distribution relationships, as well as antitrust, consumer protection and data privacy issues. José Ramón Paz Morales, who has strong skill sets in cross-border M&A and reorganisations, and José Rafael Rivera, whose wide-ranging practice takes in foreign investments, insurance issues, agency and distribution agreements and franchise law, steer the team. Honduras managing partner José Ramón Paz Padilla and Gustavo León-Gómez are other senior names to note. The firm also shows a robust commitment to sustainability through its membership of the Network for Central American Integration for Corporate Social Responsibility (INTEGRARSE).