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LEGALSA

Corporate/M&A

Latin America Guide 2026 : 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 advised the startup Nilus on establishing its operations in Guatemala.

Strengths

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  • LEGALSA's lawyers are experts in corporate matters nationally and internationally. The team is strong and able to lead complex mandates in a timely manner.

    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 and agribusiness sectors for his work on transaction mandates, due diligence and company incorporations.

    • David Font offers consistent, genuine support throughout. He is a true strategic ally and gives us peace of mind in every legal challenge.

      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 sphere. He is frequently retained by foreign investors across a range of sectors, including the technology, banking and agribusiness industries.

    • Johann Hartleben is a strategic lawyer and a good negotiator.

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Guatemala

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