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Jorge Arenales

Jorge Arenales

Latin America 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Corporate/M&A

Guatemala

18 years ranked

Banking & Finance

Guatemala

4 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

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Practice Areas

• Business Law

• Banking & Finance

• Energy & Infrastructure

• Technology, Media & Telecommunications

Career

Jorge Arenales is a partner at BLP, with 25 years of experience. He specializes in Business Law, Banking & Finance, and Energy & Infrastructure. Leading teams on multi-jurisdictional transactions in regulated industries such as Oil, Gas, Energy, and Telecommunications. He advises on Mergers & Acquisitions, project financing, and public procurement, with notable results in landmark infrastructure and energy projects in Guatemala. Jorge is the Regional Representative for Europe for Invest in Guatemala, Guatemala Moving Forward Plan. He teaches courses on the Legal and Economic Impact of Business Decisions and M&A Course in the Executive MBA Program at the Business School of the Universidad Francisco Marroquin. From 2021 to 2023, he served as Co-Chair of the Latin American Council, of the International Section of the New York State Bar Association. Before joining BLP in 2023, he was a founding partner at another regional firm.

Professional Memberships

• New York State Bar Association: Co-Chair of the Latin American Council,

2021 – 2023

• Bar Association of Guatemala

• International Bar Association (IBA): Member

Chambers Review

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Chambers Latin America

Corporate/M&A - Guatemala

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Distinguished partner Jorge Arenales maintains a respected practice with a longstanding reputation within the Guatemalan corporate and M&A arena. He often represents clients in the energy, financial and telecommunications sectors on corporate, commercial and transactional mandates.

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Banking & Finance - Guatemala

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Head of department Jorge Arenales remains active in Guatemala advising clientele on a range of banking and finance matters, including project and corporate finance and debt restructuring.

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Strengths

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  • Jorge Arenales' biggest strength is the breadth of his expertise and the fact that he can offer holistic advice.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Latin America

  • Jorge Arenales is quick in delivering advice.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Latin America

Ranked Individuals at BLP (50)

Costa Rica

Articles, Highlights and Press Releases

1 item provided by BLP

Highlight Feb, 2022

ARIAS ADVISED IMCD N.V. IN 5 COUNTRIES

Authored by: Jorge Luis Arenales de la Roca, Andrey Dorado, Roberta Gallardo, Evangelina Lardizábal, Fernando Montano, Carolina Soto, Tracy Varela, Morena Zavaleta, María Cristina Fábrega

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