As part of its 20th anniversary celebrations, Consortium Legal, a leading legal services firm in Central America, is embarking on a new phase of leadership with the appointment of Rolando Laclé Zúñiga as Chairman for the period 2025-2030.
Since its founding in 2005, Consortium Legal has consolidated its presence in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica, standing out for offering high-level legal advice to companies and corporations in the region. Throughout these 20 years, the firm has been recognized for its excellence, commitment, and ability to adapt to the constant changes in the business environment. Today, Consortium Legal has nearly 500 professionals throughout Central America, making it the largest firm in the region.
The new Board of Directors, which will guide this stage of innovation and growth beginning on July 1, is composed of:
- Rolando Laclé Zúñiga – Costa Rica
- Oscar Samour – El Salvador
- Gustavo León-Gómez – Honduras
- Rodrigo Taboada – Nicaragua
- Álvaro Castellanos – Guatemala
Rolando Laclé Zúñiga has over 38 years of experience as a lawyer, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, foreign investment, and civil and commercial litigation. He has led high-profile local and international transactions, including company acquisitions, complex real estate transactions, and key litigation advisory services in the region.
Among the most notable transactions in which he has played a leading role are:
- The sale of Cemex’s operations in Costa Rica and El Salvador to Cementos Progreso Holdings, S.L., for approximately USD 335 million.
- Advising the buyer in the acquisition of T.T Group CR S.A. and its subsidiaries, companies specializing in outsourcing services, recruitment, and payroll management.
- The sale of a majority stake in Cable Tica to Liberty Latin America, strengthening the latter’s presence in the Costa Rican telecommunications market.
- The sale of Aceros Abonos Agro to Metalco, consolidating its position in the construction materials sector.
In addition to his professional practice, Rolando has held institutional leadership positions, such as president of the International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (CICA) between 2009 and 2011, and advisor to the former president of Costa Rica, Abel Pacheco, between 2002 and 2004.
With the appointment of Rolando Laclé Zúñiga as Chairman, Consortium Legal reaffirms its commitment to transforming the provision of legal services, ensuring advice that proactively responds to the needs of a constantly evolving market.
“Our vision is clear: to stay ahead of the curve, integrating innovation into every process and strengthening ties with clients and strategic partners throughout the region,” said Rolando Laclé, incoming Managing Partner of the Board of Directors.