Claudia Pereira

Practice Areas

Banking & Finance, Commercial Law, Corporate Law and M&A

Career

Claudia joined Mayora & Mayora in 1998 and became a partner in 2004. She currently heads the Banking, Finance and Commercial practice area and is ViceChair of the Firm's Board of Directors.

International agencies, publications and directories such as Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500 and Latin Lawyer, recognize her as a leading lawyer in banking, finance, corporate, commercial and M&A matters, highlighting her expertise in complex cases. She has advised renowned clients such as Marriott International, Chevron and Citibank, among others. She was also part of the team of the firm

responsible for the privatization of the Guatemalan telecommunications industry.

She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Pro Bono Association of Guatemala on behalf of the firm, a very important institutional initiative in the country. She participates annually in various international conferences and congresses organized by professional and academic institutions.

Work Highlights

Claudia Pereira has advised financial institutions in obtaining and granting financing and has coordinated complex regulations of the Superintendency of Banks of Guatemala. She has also assisted companies in the placement of securities in foreign markets under Rule 144a. She has more than 20 years of experience advising global companies in foreign direct investment, as well as in financial restructurings. Finally, she has advised clients in the petroleum, home appliances and hotel industries in commercial, distribution and franchise contracts.