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Band 3

Dispute Resolution

Guatemala

3 Years Ranked

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About

Provided by Paola Galich

Latin America

Practice Areas

Specialist in corporate and regulatory disputes with an emphasis on energy, mining, and commercial law.

Specialist in labor conflicts and internal corruption.

Crisis management.

Support for companies in reorganization and bankruptcy proceedings.

Mediation and negotiation in corporate environments.

Career

Attorney with over 25 years of professional experience in dispute resolution, specialized in mediation and negotiation in corporate matters.

Throughout her career, she has litigated civil, commercial, labor, administrative, and constitutional cases, with a proven track record in regulated industries such as energy, telecommunications, mining, retail, and tobacco.

She leads the litigation practice group at Mayora & Mayora, where she also serves as Co-Managing Partner.

She has held senior legal positions in multinational companies and is recognized for her strategic approach, professional ethics, and commitment to pro bono justice.

Languages Spoken

Spanish and English

Experience

- External Counsel on Regulatory and Commercial Matters | Energuate

- Legal and Public Affairs Manager / Compliance Officer | The Coca-Cola Company (Bottler in Guatemala)

- Negotiation of collective bargaining agreements for The Coca-Cola Company’s bottlers

- Design of internal compliance policies, corporate governance frameworks, and internal investigation protocols | Multinational Clients

- Mining-related disputes

- Disputes involving distribution and logistics contracts

- Disputes related to tort claims

Awards

LACCA APPROVED

2026

WOMEN IN BUSINESS LAW AWARDS

Shortlisted

2025

LEADING PARTNER

LEGAL 500

2026

Chambers Review

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Chambers Latin America

Dispute Resolution - Guatemala

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

Partner and head of department Paola Galich is frequently called upon by clients across a number of industries, such as energy, healthcare and infrastructure. She routinely acts in commercial, civil and administrative disputes, often with cross-border implications.

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