BLP has advised Bain Capital Special Situations on its preferred equity investment in MRO Holding, Inc., a world-class aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul company operating in El Salvador, México, Colombia, and the United States and which is a holding of Aeromantenimientos S.A., a leading provider of airframe heavy maintenance in El Salvador. The first tranche…
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BLP renews its brand: the new face of corporate legal advice in Central America
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May
May
May 23, Central America. BLP excitedly announces the official launch of its new brand image. This precise and modern change reflects everything that BLP represents while reaffirming its commitment to excellence in corporate legal advice. Since our founding in 2003, BLP has redefined legal services in the region by acting as true allies that constantly…
Banking & Finance, Blog, Business Law, El Salvador, News
BLP advised Bancolombia and a consortium of Banks on a Syndicated Loan for US$700 Million
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Feb
Feb
BLP has advised a group of several first-line creditors, including Banks from the following financial groups: Bancolombia, Davivienda, BAC, Aval, Banco Industrial, and Banco General, on a syndicated loan for US$700 million, granted to Grupo Calleja, the leading grocery retailer in El Salvador. The credit facility’s primary purpose is the acquisition by Grupo Calleja of…
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Jan
Jan
On December 13, 2023, the Official Gazette published Decree No. 905, which reforms the Commercial Code to encourage legalizing the economy’s informal sector and reinvigorate micro and small businesses. Such reforms will become effective on February 11, 2024. Among its principal reforms is the Simplified Share Companies (SAS) provision intended to facilitate the incorporation of…
Analysis, Blog, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Labor & Employment, Nicaragua
Central American Holidays 2024 guide is now available
10
Jan
Jan
At BLP, we understand the importance of efficient planning for Human Resources managers. That is why we present to you our valuable guide to work holidays designed specifically for each country in Central America. With our guide, you will gain access to detailed information on holidays in the region, giving you a clear view of…
Blog, Business Law, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, News, Nicaragua
BLP advises Grupo Unicomer on a syndicated loan for US$350 million
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Nov
Nov
BLP, renowned for its prowess as legal counsel, has provided pivotal advice in a US$350 million loan transaction granted to Grupo Unicomer by a pool of syndicated banks, where several subsidiaries of Unicomer in LATAM and the Caribbean have acted as guarantors. Our legal guidance spanned the entire process, from negotiations to signing the credit…
Anti-money Laundering Compliance, Blog, El Salvador, News, Regulatory Compliance, Prevention and Risk Management
Amendments to the Instructions for the Prevention, Detection, and Control of Money and Asset Laundering, Financing of Terrorism, and Financing of the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction.
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Sep
Sep
On September 5, 2023, through agreement 476 of the Attorney General’s Office of the Republic of El Salvador, reforms for the Instructive for Prevention, Detection and Control of Money and Asset Laundering, Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction were approved, such reforms will come into effect 8 days after…
Blog, El Salvador, News, Tax
Approval of the Law for the Promotion of Innovation and Technological Manufacturing
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May
May
On May 4, 2023, the President of the Republic sanctioned the Law for the Promotion of Innovation and Technological Manufacturing, approved by the Legislative Assembly on April 19, 2023. The purpose of this law is to stimulate the Salvadoran economy by granting tax incentives to innovation or technological manufacturing projects such as programming, management, maintenance,…
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Holiday in Central America: International Workers Day, May 1, 2023
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Apr
Apr
On Monday, May 1, the countries of Central America celebrate International Workers Day (Labor Day), regulated in the region as follows: Guatemala: The holiday is a mandatory payment day. An employer must pay an employee who works on May 1 time and a half (1.5 times the ordinary salary) as compensation for the day. Honduras:…
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Holy week holidays in Central America – 2023
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Mar
Mar
During the week of April 2 to April 9, Central America celebrates Holy Week, which entails the enjoyment of holidays regulated by each country as follows: Guatemala: The holidays, which begin at noon on Wednesday, April 5, and continue until the end of Saturday, April 8, are mandatory payment days when an employer must pay…