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LEGALSA

Corporate/M&A

Latin America Guide 2027 : Guatemala

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LEGALSA

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LEGALSA advises  and assists clients on corporate, commercial, regulatory, tax, contractual  and governance issues for new and established companies, both domestic and international, particularly in the sectors of banking and finance, food and beverage, call centers, maritime services, technology, telecommunications, energy and agroindustry. We counsel, assist and represent clients in negotiations, due diligence, procurement of regulatory permits and clearances, drafting of contracts and tax and corporate structuring related to mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other major transactions.

Recently, we acted as counsel to the buyer in the largest telecommunications acquisition in Guatemalan history.

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Corporate/M&A - Guatemala

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

LEGALSA houses a reputable corporate department that is routinely sought out by clients to advise on a wide variety of transactional and day-to-day corporate mandates in Guatemala. The Guatemala City-based team is experienced in acting for buyers and sellers on M&A deals in the agribusiness, financial services and real estate sectors. LEGALSA's lawyers also possess considerable know-how in drafting and negotiating joint venture agreements.

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Work Highlights

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  • LEGALSA represented Amigo Paisano in the sale of its business, assets and trade marks to Intermex Wire Transfer.

Strengths

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  • LEGALSA lawyers are attentive, always explain what is happening and keep us informed throughout the process. They are very easy to work with.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • David Font
    David Font

    David Font

    Experienced partner David Font enjoys a notable corporate and M&A practice in Guatemala. He continues to be highly sought after by clients in the financial, banking and agribusiness sectors for his work on transaction mandates, due diligence and company incorporations.

    • David Font is technical in his approach and demonstrates outstanding legal capability combined with an enviable level of commercial awareness.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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  • Johann Hartleben
    Johann Hartleben

    Johann Hartleben

    Partner Johann Hartleben has significant activity in the Guatemalan corporate and M&A sphere. He is frequently retained by foreign investors across a range of sectors, including the technology, banking and agribusiness industries.

    • Johann Hartleben is helpful, result-oriented, efficient and always attentive.

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Guatemala

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