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Mayora & Mayora, S.C

Corporate/M&A

Latin America Guide 2027 : Guatemala

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Mayora & Mayora, S.C

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Corporate and M&A is a core practice at Mayora & Mayora and something we have been specializing in for over 50 years. We are consistently sought out for our unparalleled experience in the region and our lawyers’ ability to truly understand the business of our clients. 

With an ever more global market, our integrated offices help our clients achieve business opportunities in the region through one single point of contact. Our attorneys have advised on the largest mergers and acquisitions in Central America and helped globally recognized companies open up operations in the region. 

We have managed and grown a strong portfolio of day-to-day corporate work and governance, acting as our clients outside counsel. With both the resources and responsiveness needed for the most crucial of deals, we enable our clients to focus on their business instead of the legal challenges that must be cleared to achieve it. 

Our focus in this practice area revolves mainly around the following matters:

Cross-border Transactions

Mergers & Acquisitions

Corporate Restructurings

Corporate Governance and Regulation

Corporate Compliance

Corporate Responsibility

Share Purchase Agreements

Business Entity Set-up

Foreign Entity Registration

Due Diligence Process

Corporate Contracts

Clients (27)

  • Banco Agro Mercantil (BAM)
  • Banco Industrial
  • Bolsa de Valores Nacional de Guatemala
  • Chevron
  • Compañía Autoservicios Cofal
  • Digitex
  • Energuate
  • Grupo Ortiz
  • International Finance Corp.
  • Productos Roche
  • Santander Sugar Corp.
  • Ufinet
  • Telecomunicaciones de Guatemala (Claro)
  • Kimberly-Clark
  • Avianca
  • Gas Natural Fijosa
  • Mega Pharma
  • Marriott International
  • Monsanto
  • Payless Shoesource
  • Philip Morris
  • Eductrade
  • Sampol
  • Iprocel
  • Incatema
  • Amway Global
  • Halliburton

Industries (7)

  • Automotive
  • Financial Institutions
  • Retail
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Energy
  • Tabacco
  • Telecommunications

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Corporate/M&A - Guatemala

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Mayora & Mayora is a notable law firm offering solid corporate expertise in the Guatemalan market. The Guatemala City-based team is regularly instructed by major regional and international players from the agricultural, healthcare and energy industries to handle transactional and day-to-day corporate matters. Mayora & Mayora's lawyers are especially recognised for their prowess in advising domestic and international clients on acquisitions, corporate restructuring and corporate governance matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Mayora & Mayora advised TRANSNETWORK, a payment network provider, on its acquisition of a Guatemalan entity and ongoing corporate support.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at Mayora & Mayora are our go-to advisers for corporate matters in Guatemala. The team is highly responsive, committed, and consistently delivers accurate, practical advice.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eduardo A. Mayora
    Eduardo A. Mayora

    Eduardo A. Mayora

    Senior statesperson Eduardo Mayora is highly acclaimed for his longstanding experience in Guatemala's corporate arena.

    • Eduardo Mayora is highly respected in M&A and constitutional law. He conducts extensive research and is recognised nationally as a distinguished legal scholar.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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  • Claudia Pereira
    Claudia Pereira

    Claudia Pereira

    Guatemala City-based dynamic partner Claudia Pereira is frequently sought out by clients to advise on local and international M&A, corporate governance, company incorporation and acquisition-related due diligence matters.

    • Claudia Pereira has always provided us with good service and efficient advice.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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  • Rafael Briz
    Rafael Briz

    Rafael Briz

    Well-known practitioner Rafael Briz maintains a solid reputation in the Guatemalan corporate market. He is often sought after by clients from the healthcare and infrastructure sectors.

    • Rafael Briz has an excellent approach to handling matters and provides clear direction.

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