Dispute Resolution
Latin America Guide 2025 : Guatemala
Band 2
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+502 2421 5700About
Provided by Carrillo & Asociados
The firm is recognized as a top tier litigation firm in all fields, including, but no limited to: civil, commercial, tax, constitutional, administrative, litigation and arbitration. With a focus on complex, cross-border disputes and firms specialized approach is unveiled.
Our litigation team is composed of highly qualified and specialized attorneys, which has enabled us to serve with great success a great array of high-profile, deeply complex cases which involve multiple lawsuits and parties, and which are related to recognized local and multi-national companies and financial groups, among other sectors of commerce and industry.
We have the human, technical and material resource to provide counseling to reduce risks of litigation in civil, commercial and administrative contracts and agreements, among other areas, to extrajudicial resolve disputes and to obtain the best results if litigation is the only available option.
Chambers Review
Carrillo & Asociados has a highly regarded conflict resolution practice group that is esteemed for its broad expertise in representing clients at all levels of Guatemala's judicial system. The strong team boasts experience handling civil, commercial, constitutional and criminal cases, and is further renowned for dealing with anti-corruption cases in Guatemala. The firm also routinely counsels on conflicts pertaining to shareholder agreements and damage claims.
Work Highlights
- Carrillo & Asociados advised PwC on a series of judicial processes to recover the savings of Bancafe International Bank's clients after the institution went bankrupt in 2006 in Guatemala.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Carrillo & Asociados has a multidisciplinary team and an extraordinary vocation for service. They have a clear business vision, and are always innovating and improving."
"Carrillo & Asociados has a multidisciplinary team and an extraordinary vocation for service. They have a clear business vision, and are always innovating and improving."
Notable Practitioners
Luis Mazariegos boasts a well-regarded practice in the field of dispute resolution. He is particularly sought after to handle complex civil litigation mandates, as well as asset recovery matters and damages claims, often with cross-border implications.
"Luis Mazariegos is an excellent professional who is always available to assist us with our urgent matters. His involvement is key."
Rodrigo Callejas Aquino is well regarded for his involvement in high-level disputes in Guatemala. He makes his ranking debut after receiving strong praise from clients and market commentators.
"Rodrigo has been outstanding in his legal advice. His integrity is of the highest level and we feel very fortunate to work with him."