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LEGALSA

Dispute Resolution

Latin America Guide 2027 : Guatemala

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LEGALSA has one of Guatemala’s larger and more experienced teams of highly – qualified  specialists in dispute resolution. We are particularly effective in the management of highly complex, “bet the house” disputes, including civil, commercial and administrative litigation, arbitration, credit recovery, writs of amparo, extra – judicial negotiations and criminal proceedings. We have developed very successful and highly specialized practices in the management and prevention of shareholder disputes, intellectual property litigation, unfair competition claims and white-collar business crime defense and investigations.

Our firm successfully defended our clients’ interests in shareholder disputes within two of Guatemala’s largest corporate groups; the disputes involved a total of over 1,300 judicial actions. We also were successful in defending a client’s   rights against more than 25 judicial challenges to their adjudication of one of the largest Guatemalan government concessions in several decades.

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Dispute Resolution - Guatemala

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

LEGALSA has a top-tier dispute resolution practice group with an excellent track record in Guatemala. The firm boasts extensive experience advising on international arbitration cases, and is known to represent clients in commercial and civil conflicts concerning breach of contract, shareholder agreements and outstanding debt payments. Clients stem from a wide variety of industries, including the food and beverage, agribusiness and real estate sectors. The law firm possesses additional strength in administrative proceedings.

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Work Highlights

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  • LEGALSA represented a Guatemalan energy company in defence proceedings initiated by a group of individuals who opposed the company's hydroelectric project.

Strengths

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  • LEGALSA stands out for its excellent client service and its ability to find creative solutions to complex problems. It is a highly practical law firm with a strong commercial mindset.

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  • LEGALSA lawyers have the capabilities to design a strategy, negotiate with the opposing party and, if necessary, litigate successfully. They are excellent.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alejandro Penados
    Alejandro Penados

    Alejandro Penados

    Noted department co-head Alejandro Penados remains sought after to represent defendants and claimants in shareholder disputes and white-collar crime cases, often with cross-border dimensions. He offers further expertise in amparo claims, constitutional litigation and arbitration.

    • Alejandro Penados is experienced and capable of handling complex disputes. His strategic approach and deep knowledge of constitutional law, arbitration and commercial litigation make him stand out.

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  • Henry Comte
    Henry Comte

    Henry Comte

    Active partner and co-head of department Henry Comte is a respected practitioner in the Guatemalan dispute resolution sphere. He advises clients on complex corporate and shareholder litigation, with further activity in constitutional disputes and white-collar crime cases.

    • Henry Comte is a highly technical lawyer with commercial awareness and business acumen. His recommendations go beyond traditional legal advice, providing practical and effective solutions for clients.

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