Chambers Review
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Dispute Resolution - Guatemala
What the Team is Known For
ALTA is a leading firm with a revered dispute resolution practice group that is experienced in handling complex administrative and commercial claims in Guatemala. The team also demonstrates stellar capabilities in both domestic and international arbitration, and is regularly sought after by key players across various sectors, including energy, finance and automotive.
Strengths
ALTA has extensively experienced lawyers who are extremely careful with detail and always one step ahead.
ALTA has an experienced team who are good at managing relations with the counterparty.
Notable practitioners
Distinguished partner and head of department Alejandro Solares continues to build a reputable practice in the Guatemalan dispute resolution space. He acts in complex commercial, civil and constitutional litigation including shareholder disputes, amparo actions and debt recovery procedures.
Alejandro Solares is an excellent lawyer who is always present and available, and has great composure when resolving complex conflicts.
Respected partner José Quiñones boasts an established practice assisting clients with significant arbitration proceedings in Guatemala. He is frequently retained by clients hailing from the automotive and education sectors.
José Quiñones is a strategic ally for us. He has great seniority in Guatemala and good connections.
Associate-to-watch Luis Pedro Martínez enters the rankings this year following notable activity in the Guatemalan dispute resolution field. He frequently acts in criminal, commercial and constitutional disputes.
Luis Pedro Martínez's biggest strength is his practicality and efficiency in creating well-structured road maps, making them easily digestible and transmittable to stakeholders.