As part of the firm's growth strategy, Consortium Legal announced the appointment of Cristina Sandoval Saravia as a partner in the Immigration, Social Security, and Environmental practice. This addition brings the number of local partners to 17 and the total number of partners in the Central American region to 64.
You might be interested in: Consortium Legal appoints new partner in Costa Rica office
Cristina joined the firm in 2013 as an associate on the immigration team. In 2018, she was promoted to senior associate, and now she has been promoted to practice partner in the Guatemala office. During her 11-year career at Consortium Legal, Cristina has distinguished herself through her extensive knowledge and experience in immigration, occupational health and safety, and environmental law. Above all, she is known for her exceptional client service, high standards of excellence, and dedication to her daily work.
“Congratulations to Consortium, the firm is celebrating! Her talent, commitment, and dedication have made her a true leader in the legal market. In addition to the excellent service she provides to the firm's clients, she has successfully coordinated and led the regional immigration practice group. She also plays a leading role in other areas, such as environmental law and occupational health and safety. Cristina is a versatile, committed, and cheerful person who is passionate about her profession. She has been recognized by several international boards for her strong commitment to pro bono work and her client-centric approach. We thank Cristina for choosing Consortium Legal to build her career,” commented Álvaro Castellanos, partner and president of Consortium.
“Cristina is a prime example of how attitude and aptitude are key to success. Throughout her career, her approach to both successes and challenges, coupled with her ongoing professional development, has enabled her to provide exceptional service to our clients. These qualities, along with her evident leadership, led me to propose her to the Board of Directors as a practice partner, a proposal that was readily accepted. I am confident that she will contribute to strengthening the firm's position as the leading law firm in Guatemala and the region,” commented Lionel Aguilar, partner at Consortium.
