Santiago Granados
Of Counsel
- sgranados@altalegal.com
- +502 2277 1111
- +502 2277 1136
- Guatemala
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languages
Spanish
English
Santiago is of counsel at ALTA Guatemala in the areas of Private Equity, M&A, and banking & finance. His experience in Private Equity is in the structuring of investment funds, investment platforms and transaction acquisition processes. In the area of mergers and acquisitions, he has successfully led local and regional acquisitions in the manufacturing, financial services, pharmaceutical, metals, agribusiness, raw materials, beverage and food industries.
In the area of banking & finance, he advised local and international clients in the negotiation and structuring of syndicated loans for agribusiness, energy generation, retail businesses, the manufacturing industry, and the aeronautical industry. He has also provided advice to clients on bond issues in international markets, both private companies and sovereign bond issues.
He was recognized as “Associate to Watch” in the areas of mergers & acquisitions and banking & finance by the global legal directories of Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and IFLR1000.
Recognitions
- Recognized as an emerging expert in banking and finance and corporate law by Chambers & Global Legal Directories Partners, Legal 500 and IFLR1000.
Academic Background
- Master in Law, University of St. Thomas School of Law, United States, 2016.
- Bachelor's degree in legal and social sciences, with honors, Rafael Landívar University, 2014.
Associations and affiliations
- Guatemalan Bar Association.
Experience
- Banking and structured finance, investment banking, multilaterals, financial institutions and others, including corporate loans, project financing, bridge loans, debt restructuring and other modalities.
- Structuring and advice for Investment Funds, Private Equity and Venture Capital.
- Participation in structuring the issuance of bonds, securities and financial instruments in the international capital market for private and sovereign issuers.
- Acquisition, integration and merger of businesses at national and regional level.