Latin America Guide 2026 : Guatemala
Ranked Individuals
Provided by ALTA - Guatemala
Attorneys at QIL+4 Abogados are known for their solid litigation and alternative dispute resolution practice, including national and international proceedings, commercial and investment arbitration.
Our expertise has led us to alternative mechanisms in conflict resolution, such as conciliation and mediation. The firm has handled complex litigation cases in the arenas of civil, commercial, criminal, IP, banking, competition claims, tax, administrative and constitutional law.
QIL+4 Abogados guides its clients in conflicts, liabilities, exposures providing a thorough risk analysis.
Litigation practice
QIL+4 Abogados has collaborated in local claims and multijurisdictional disputes. The team of experts has assisted in conflicts derived from public contracting and concessions, leading them to resolution. The practice includes assessing major commercial disputes and foreign investment.
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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.
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ALTA represented Banco Agromercantil de Guatemala in a damages action filed by a third-party alleging non-compliance of pre-contractual obligations.
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ALTA has an experienced team who are good at managing relations with the counterparty.
ALTA has extensively experienced lawyers who are extremely careful with detail and always one step ahead.
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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.
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
Provided by ALTA - Guatemala
Marcos Ibargüen
Alejandro Solares
Alejandro Solares
View profile of Alejandro SolaresJosé Quiñones
View profile of José QuiñonesLuis Pedro Martínez
View profile of Luis Pedro MartínezGlobal 2026
Practice area: Dispute Resolution
Location: Guatemala
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