Publication Date:	jueves, marzo 27, 2008
News Title:	Consortium Centro América Abogados awarded for the Hidro Xacbal power project deal
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Consortium Centro America Abogados through its office in Guatemala, Consortium-Rodríguez, Archila, Castellanos, Solares & Aguilar, acted as a local legal counsel to Hidro Xacbal, S.A. in a US$182M syndicated loan for the construction, development and operation of a 94MW power plant located in Chajúl, Quiché, Guatemala . Alejandro Cofiño, senior associate of Consortium in Guatemala was the head legal counselor for this important transaction. Given all the market recognition that the Hidro Xacbal power project has received, it has been worthy of the Project Finance Magazine's "Latin American Renewable Energy Deal of the Year" and "Latin American Power/Energy Deal of the Year", it was also second finalist in the Project Finance category for Latin Lawyer Magazine's "Deal of the Year". The Project Finance Magazine analyses, explains and assesses everything that moves in the world of project finance. From in-depth articles evaluating new financing instruments to deals roundups. The Latin Lawyer Magazine is the definitive information source for business law in Latin America . Published 10 times per year, its independent team of journalists provides news, as well as analysis of deals, cases and legal and policy developments across the region. Consortium offices across the Central American region congratulate the office in Guatemala and head legal counsel for the deal, Alejandro Cofiño. These recognitions confirm Consortiums high quality in providing legal services as well as its regional and international reach. Consortium Centro America Abogados Offices: Guatemala: Consortium-Rodriguez, Archila, Castellanos, Solares & Aguilar El Salvador: Consortium Centro America Abogados-office in El Salvador Honduras: Consortium-J. R. Paz y Asociados Nicaragua : Consortium-Taboada & Asociados Costa Rica : Consortium-Laclé & Gutiérrez

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