About

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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


Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Guatemala

2
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.

Work Highlights

  • Mayora & Mayora represented Incatema in the dissolution and liquidation process of a Guatemalan subsidiary.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Eduardo A. Mayora
S
Eduardo A. Mayora
S
Senior Statespeople

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

Eduardo Mayora stands out for his knowledge and practical know-how. He is well equipped to represent clients in complex transactions involving foreign stakeholders.

Claudia Pereira
3
Claudia Pereira
3
Band 3

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

Claudia Pereira is an experienced and well-rounded attorney.

Rafael Briz
3
Rafael Briz
3
Band 3

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 is an outstanding practitioner. He is able to assist clients on a wide range of mandates and we feel confident working with him.

Ranked Lawyers at
Mayora & Mayora, S.C

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Guatemala

Corporate/M&A

Eduardo A. Mayora
S
Eduardo A. Mayora
S
Senior Statespeople
Claudia Pereira
3
Claudia Pereira
3
Band 3
Rafael Briz
3
Rafael Briz
3
Band 3

Members

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Ana Cristina Garita

Carmen Escobar

Sandra Castillo

Head of Department

Sheyla Vargas

Clients

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Amway Global

Avianca

Banco Agro Mercantil (BAM)

Banco Industrial

Bolsa de Valores Nacional de Guatemala

Chevron

Compañía Autoservicios Cofal

Digitex

Eductrade

Energuate

Gas Natural Fijosa

Grupo Ortiz

Halliburton

Incatema

International Finance Corp.

Iprocel

Kimberly-Clark

Marriott International

Mega Pharma

Monsanto

Payless Shoesource

Philip Morris

Productos Roche

Sampol

Santander Sugar Corp.

Telecomunicaciones de Guatemala (Claro)

Ufinet

Industries

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Automotive

Energy

Financial Institutions

Pharmaceutical

Retail

Tabacco

Telecommunications