Department profile
Consortium Legal

Dispute Resolution

Latin America Guide 2026 : Guatemala


Consortium Legal

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About

Provided by Consortium Legal

We are the only regional firm that has dedicated Litigation and Arbitration departments in all five countries of the Central American region. Our team of 25 litigators has over 20 years of solid experience in Litigation and Arbitration, ensuring unparalleled representation of the case.

Our Litigation and Arbitration team aims to provide strategic advice for the resolution of disputes in all areas of law, including technical support in direct settlements, conciliation, mediation, and technical dispute resolution panels.

Consortium Legal’s litigation team has experienced attorneys, specializing in handling complex civil and commercial arbitration, strategic damages and debt claims, contract disputes, shareholders disputes, administrative litigation, constitutional actions and PI actions. We are experts in the following industry sectors: retail, leases, food industry, restaurants, energy, financial services, spirits, malls, technology. We also have a criminal dispute resolution area in charge of Lionel Aguilar and Astrid Domínguez.

Clients (1)

  • Marhnos Desarrollo y Construcción, Sociedad Anónima de Capit

Industries (10)

  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Insurance
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Technology
  • Telecommunications

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Guatemala

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Consortium Legal is a multi-practice firm with an esteemed dispute resolution team that is particularly well regarded for handling arbitration cases, as well as civil and commercial litigation relating to breach of contract, negligence and shareholder agreements. Its lawyers also possess expertise in criminal matters related to environmental offences and compliance. The firm represents clients across the finance, retail and telecommunications industries in Guatemala.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The team at Consortium Legal is quick in their response, accurate in their advice, and experienced in various legal issues.

    Dispute Resolution respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Elias Arriaza
    Band 2Elias Arriaza

    Elias Arriaza

    Experienced department co-head Elias Arriaza is routinely instructed by clients from the banking, energy, construction and telecommunications sectors on account of his expertise in arbitration, as well as civil, commercial and administrative disputes.

    • Elias Arriaza is not only very timely in each of his interventions, but he is also a very calm and helpful lawyer.

      Dispute Resolution respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Consortium Legal (1)

Guatemala

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