Department profile
Consortium Legal

Tax

Latin America Guide 2027 : Guatemala


Consortium Legal

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Consortium Legal specializes in local and international tax advisory and has successfully defended significant cases that have even established legal criteria and precedents. We have professionals who are experts in tax matters from various areas (customs, municipal, litigation, auditing, and accounting), which sets us apart in Central America and enables us to provide comprehensive legal defense advice.



Our specialists are members of different professional and trade associations, allowing them to maintain relevant, practical, and up-to-date knowledge.

We have generated significant savings for our clients through tax efficiency and a high success rate in tax litigation, as our advice is always within the legal framework, ensuring the client’s legal security vis-à-vis the government.

The tax department provides the most reliable legal opinions on complex tax matters by the most respected and experienced lawyers in the field. The team uses its experiences in litigation to give accurate tax advice and to avoid potential conflicts with the tax administration. We provide legal opinions on matters regarding wealth planning, corporate structures, and multinational corporations. 

Clients (14)

  • Royal Export
  • Grupo Albay
  • Multiperfiles
  • Grupo Licorero de Guatemala
  • Grupo Entero
  • CMI
  • Banco de los Trabajadores (Bantrab)
  • Banco Industrial
  • Grupo Lattice
  • Sopesa
  • Grupo Tecún
  • Cofiño Stahl
  • Banco de Antigua
  • Tigo

Industries (14)

  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Real Estate
  • Finance
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services

Chambers Review

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Tax - Guatemala

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Market-leading firm Consortium Legal boasts a top-tier practice in the Guatemalan tax market. The team possesses considerable expertise assisting clients with contentious tax work, and notably represents significant financial institutions in disputes with the tax authorities regarding tax adjustments. The firm remains a first port of call for foreign multinationals operating in the country across a range of industries, including financial services and food and beverages.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Consortium Legal advised Grupo PDC on the tax due diligence aspects of the share acquisition of Natura &Co Holding’s businesses across multiple jurisdictions, including Guatemala.

Strengths

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  • Consortium Legal is a highly professional firm that demonstrates strong technical knowledge and stays up to date on tax matters. The team offers full involvement in cases, thorough analysis and excellent service.

    Tax respondentLatin America
  • Consortium Legal stand out for their professionalism, their experience and, above all, the sense of trust they provide to us as clients. The firm consistently meets our expectations in terms of legal advice and reporting.

    Tax respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Alfredo Rodríguez
    Band 2Alfredo Rodríguez

    Alfredo Rodríguez

    Strong practitioner Alfredo Rodríguez is highly respected in the Guatemalan market for his significant experience in the tax field. He has proven experience assisting major clients in the retail and financial sectors with tax mandates.

    • Alfredo Rodríguez is an excellent professional who contributes greatly through his valuable legal opinions and advice. He offers strong client service and delivers a high level of sophistication in his work.

      Tax respondentLatin America
  • Band 3David Erales
    Band 3David Erales

    David Erales

    Dynamic practitioner and co-head of department David Erales is noted for his experience advising clients on a broad range of tax matters, including disputes over benefits and tax adjustments.

    • David Erales is an excellent, highly trained professional who is capable of handling complex matters.

      Tax respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Mario Estuardo Archila Maldonado
    Band 3Mario Estuardo Archila Maldonado

    Mario Estuardo Archila Maldonado

    Respected practitioner Mario Estuardo Archila Maldonado is well regarded by market onlookers for his experience handling tax issues in Guatemala.
    • Mario Estuardo Archila Maldonado is a highly experienced and capable professional whose expertise enables him to resolve the matters we work on promptly. He is also an excellent person to work with.

      Tax respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Olga María Meléndez
    Band 3Olga María Meléndez

    Olga María Meléndez

    Dynamic partner Olga María Meléndez is well known in Guatemala for her adept handling of tax mandates, involving both direct and indirect taxes.

    • Olga María Meléndez is a highly skilled professional who is very analytical and critically assesses the tax matters under her consideration.

      Tax respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchAlejandra Fuentes-Pieruccini
    Associates to watchAlejandra Fuentes-Pieruccini

    Alejandra Fuentes-Pieruccini

    Associate-to-watch Alejandra Fuentes-Pieruccini assists clients with contentious and non-contentious mandates, including tax adjustments and due diligence.

    • Alejandra Fuentes-Pieruccini is a professional who provides excellent client service and commercial vision, while contributing valuable experience and knowledge.

      Tax respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Consortium Legal (5)

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