LAWYER PROFILE

Luis Ruiz

Latin America 2026

BLP

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Intellectual Property

Guatemala

17 years ranked

Labour & Employment

Guatemala

2 years ranked

Corporate/M&A

Guatemala

14 years ranked

About

Provided by BLP

Practice Areas

• Business Law

• Labour & Employment

• Intellectual Property

Career

Luis Ruiz, partner of BLP in Guatemala, specializes in Business Law, Intellectual Property, and Labour & Employment. With over 25 years of experience, he has represented numerous transnational companies in their entry into Guatemala and Central America through complex commercial contracts, including joint ventures, agency, distribution, and franchise agreements. In his Intellectual Property practice, he highlights his extensive knowledge in protecting intangible assets such as trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets. His labor practice focuses on clients’ legal strategy in optimizing their human resources, both locally and regionally. Luis became a founding partner of BLP in Guatemala in 2016.

Professional Memberships

• Cámara Guatemalteca de la Propiedad Intelectual (CAMPI): Board Member and Founding Partner.

• Asociación Interamericana de la Propiedad Intelectual (ASIPI)

• International Trademark Association (INTA)

• International Bar Association (IBA)

• Arbitration Center of the Chamber of Commerce of Guatemala (CENAC): Arbitrator

• Center for the Defense of the Constitution of Guatemala (CEDECON)

• Guatemalan Bar Association (CANG)

• Mid-Level Law Firm Professionals Subcommittee of the International Trademark Association (INTA): subcommittee chair (2024-2025).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Intellectual Property - Guatemala

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Distinguished partner and co-head of department Luis Ruiz is held in high esteem for his prowess in intellectual property matters, including trade mark management, data protection and patent-related litigation. He is recognised for his expertise and involvement advising clients in the pharma, fashion and technology sectors.

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Labour & Employment - Guatemala

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Head of department Luis Ruiz is frequently engaged to advise on labour lawsuits and claims and has notable expertise in compliance procedures. He counsels clients across diverse sectors on worker benefits, employment conditions and trade union matters.

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Corporate/M&A - Guatemala

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Noted partner Luis Ruiz is recognised by clients and market players for his work on M&A transactions in Guatemala, particularly in joint ventures, corporate investments and restructurings.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Luis Ruiz is an excellent lawyer with decades of experience and extensive knowledge of intellectual property issues.
Intellectual PropertyChambers Latin America
Luis Ruiz provides an excellent service and he is very focused on keeping the cases moving forward.
Labour & EmploymentChambers Latin America
Luis Ruiz has excellent business acumen which contributes to his legal counsel.
Corporate/M&AChambers Latin America