Department profile
Ecija Abogados

Dispute Resolution

Latin America Guide 2027 : Honduras


Ecija Abogados

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2 partners, 10 fee earners.

ECIJA Honduras most relevant mandates on the Dispute Resolution Practice area are:

  1.  New collection unit, in charge of administrative recovery portfolio thet BANCO LAFISE has and also the legal collection proceedings to recover the default accounts. The portfolio has a value of aproximately 4.3 million dollars.
  2. BANCO DAVIVIENDA is another case we are working on, which is one of the largest actions currently going through the Honduras Courts.
  3. Recently the workers of Synohydro Corporation Limited, a Hydroelectric Power Plant in Patuca, went on a strike where the Project is being held, prohibiting the entrence to the work place, os in October 26 we started a suspensión of employment contacts of 1,050 employees.

Recommended both for litigation and arbitration, ECIJA is highly rated for its experience in civil, comercial, insurance and administrative law disputes; the team also regularly acts in banking and tax disputes, as well as regulatory matters. Recent matters saw the practice group act for four Banks and nine insurence companies in an administrative and judicial challange of an insurance regulator resolution; such resolution had mandated Banks to cancel credit lines and ordered insurance companies to pay homeowners claims where insurance policies did not cover landslides.

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Dispute Resolution - Honduras

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

ECIJA stands out for its market-leading dispute resolution department in Honduras. Its well-regarded legal team has a strong foothold in the insurance sector and deals with administrative and judicial disputes pertaining to policy coverage and the classification of insurance companies as financial institutions. The law firm also assists key banking clients with regulatory disputes before the competent authority, along with commercial litigation in Honduras.

Work Highlights

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  • ECIJA advised Farmacéutica Internacional on an arbitration and related proceedings arising from the termination of a distribution agreement with the Honduran subsidiary of GlaxoSmithKline for consumer healthcare products, involving claims exceeding USD1.65 million.

Strengths

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  • ECIJA's main strengths are their availability, professionalism and reliability, attributes reflected in the consistent quality of their work and the trust they inspire in their clients.

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  • The team’s experience and professionalism, combined with the integrity and strength of its experts across diverse legal fields, are invaluable assets.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Roberto Williams
    Band 1Roberto Williams

    Roberto Williams

    Co-head of department Roberto Williams is highly recommended for his prowess in handling mandates in the Honduran dispute resolution field. His practice includes representing international clients before local authorities in commercial litigation.

    • Roberto Williams demonstrates extensive knowledge of procedural practice and exceptional technical expertise.

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    • Roberto Williams provides clarity by explaining legal concepts in an accessible way to clients. He is an outstanding lawyer who embodies the highest standards of professionalism.

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  • Band 3Rosalinda Cruz Sequeira
    Band 3Rosalinda Cruz Sequeira

    Rosalinda Cruz Sequeira

    Dynamic partner Rosalinda Cruz Sequeira remains a recognised practitioner in the Honduran dispute resolution field. She is primarily active in financial litigation.

    • Rosalinda Cruz Sequeira's clarity of communication, together with her assertive and well-founded legal arguments, makes her a highly regarded legal adviser.

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  • Up and ComingJorge Arturo Reina
    Up and ComingJorge Arturo Reina

    Jorge Arturo Reina

    Up-and-coming partner Jorge Arturo Reina continues to receive praise from market observers for his activity in the Honduran dispute resolution space.

    • Jorge Arturo Reina is an excellent and admirable lawyer. He is exceptionally professional and assertive, providing highly ethical, high-quality service.

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