Aguilar Castillo Love continues to demonstrate a strong presence in the Honduran banking and finance market, advising on both domestic and cross-border transactions for an international client base that includes financial institutions, lenders and corporates. The firm is well regarded for its ability to support clients on complex secured lending deals and project finance mandates, as well as on financial regulatory issues. The team is also active in fintech matters, particularly the expansion of digital payment services across Central America. Practice heads Enrique Rodríguez Burchard and Juan José Alcerro Milla are experienced in a broad range of financing transactions, including those involving complex collateral structures and syndicated lending. Carolina Aguirre Larios and Victor Alejandro Martínez continue to play key roles in mandates involving the energy and infrastructure sectors, while associate Ondina María Santos provides additional support across transactional and regulatory work.

Arias maintains a prominent position in Honduras’ banking and finance landscape, particularly noted for its cross-border capabilities and regional coordination across Central America. The firm is a trusted adviser to a broad mix of international banks, development finance institutions and insurers, and is regularly sought after for its expertise in syndicated lending, project and acquisition finance, and regulatory advisory work. The key names at top level are Evangelina Lardizábal, who brings to the table extensive experience of advising major foreign lenders and insurers on local transactions, and Mario Agüero, whose work spans multi-jurisdictional financings in highly regulated sectors such as energy and telecoms. Senior associate Rodolfo Salgado, who was promoted in early 2025, continues to develop a growing profile in transactional and regulatory mandates, including fintech-related matters.

Consortium Legal continues to be a key player in the Honduran banking and finance market, with a practice that spans both transactional and regulatory matters. The firm remains a trusted adviser to local banks and subsidiaries of international financial institutions, and frequently provides counsel on cross-border transactions, including on the implications of foreign financings under local law. The group also stands out for its work in financial regulation and fintech, regularly assisting with compliance issues and contact with the Central Bank and other supervisory bodies. The practice is jointly led by a team of seasoned practitioners: José Ramón Paz Morales, who has strong credentials in fintech and regulatory filings; José Ramón Paz Padilla, noted for his longstanding expertise in multi-jurisdictional financings; José Rafael Rivera, who handles a broad range of corporate finance matters; and Gustavo León-Gómez. At junior level, senior associate Karla Andino and associate José Manuel Hernández are both active in advising on innovative financing structures and the regulatory aspects of emerging financial services.

Alta Melara & Asociados‘ banking and finance team combines robust experience in the domestic market with the support of offices in Guatemala, El Salvador and Costa Rica to advise on a broad mix of transactional and regulatory matters. The firm is particularly skilled in advising leading local banks on M&A and regulatory issues relating to their operations in Honduras, and also shines in the fintech sphere, acting on pioneering matters for digital lenders, online payment platforms and mobile wallets. Óscar Melara, the managing partner of the Honduras office, leads the practice, while Melissa Pastrana, who was promoted to partner in January 2025, is also noted, especially for fintech matters.

Lexincorp‘s banking and finance team remains active in advising both regional financial institutions and international lenders on their operations in Honduras. The practice routinely handles regulatory authorisations, credit structuring and due diligence in connection with cross-border financings and local acquisitions. It is also well equipped to advise on project finance, reflecting the firm’s strong focus on infrastructure, energy and telecoms matters. Engels Zelaya, who brings to bear extensive experience in the public and energy sectors, leads the team alongside Nora Amaya. Office managing partner Benito Zelaya continues to play a supporting role in major mandates. The firm saw a number of new faces join in January 2025, including associate Tannia Castro, previously a freelance adviser, who is well versed in tax and banking law.