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Carrillo & Asociados

Corporate/M&A

Latin America Guide 2026 : Guatemala

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Carrillo & Asociados

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The firm engages in frequent M&A transactions, including diverse domestic and foreign industry sectors such as retail, agro industrial, telecommunications, and banking; also provides assistance for domestic and multinational clients in due diligence processes, incorporations, amendments and reorganization of entities, joint ventures and shareholders’ agreements.

The firm advices foreign investors in regard to agency and distribution agreements, franchise agreements, and strategic structures for the protection of investments. The team has substantial experience dealing with financing and restructuring of investment funds and structures, derivatives, debt and capital markets and securitization of real estate projects.

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Corporate/M&A - Guatemala

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Carrillo & Asociados is a respected multi-practice firm with extensive experience in the Guatemalan corporate sector. The Guatemala City-based team is regularly sought out by clients to assist with complex M&A transactions, and its lawyers have notable expertise in handling corporate restructuring, the execution of franchise agreements, and regulatory matters. The law firm's client roster encompasses both companies and private clients across the financial, media and manufacturing sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Carrillo & Asociados assisted Mars in relation to a distribution agreement for its confectionery products with a regional warehousing company.

Strengths

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  • Carrillo & Associados is distinguished for its responsiveness and broad legal expertise. The firm has a strong understanding of the American legal system.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Rodrigo Callejas Aquino
    Rodrigo Callejas Aquino

    Rodrigo Callejas Aquino

    Noted partner Rodrigo Callejas Aquino maintains an active presence in the Guatemalan corporate legal market. He regularly advises clients on day-to-day corporate matters.

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  • Sara Santacruz
    Sara Santacruz

    Sara Santacruz

    Up-and-coming partner Sara Santacruz receives solid praise from clients and market commentators for her involvement in M&A transactions within the Guatemalan market.

    • Sara Santacruz has demonstrated extraordinary legal knowledge. She has shown strong leadership of her team and an ability to provide solid legal services.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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