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Provided by Rafael Briz
Administrative Law, Corporate Law, Government Procurement, Labor Law, Telecommunications and Energy Law, and Arbitration.
Rafael has been part of the firm since 1991, making partner in 2004. He is an expert in labor, immigration, administrative, public procurement, litigation and energy law. Notably, he has advised some of the most recognized companies in the energy and telecommunications industries such as Energuate, Ufinet, InstalCobra and Gas Natural Fenosa.
International agencies and publications such as Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, Latin Lawyer and IFLR1000 have consistently included him among the country’s best attorneys, especially in energy and administrative matters. In 2014, he was awarded with the official cross for civil merit by the King of Spain, Juan Carlos I.
He is the President of the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce of Guatemala and ASCABI, the Association of Binational Chambers of Commerce in Guatemala, winning recognitions for both. He has been a member of various professional associations, chambers of commerce and foundations, as well as sat on the boards of companies in the technology, energy and telecommunications industries. For years he has taught law at Universidad Francisco Marroquín, his alma mater.
Guatemalan Bar Association, President Spanish Chamber of Commerce of Guatemala, President ASCABI
Provided by Chambers
Well-known practitioner Rafael Briz maintains a solid reputation in the Guatemalan corporate market. He is often sought after by clients from regulated sectors such as mining, energy, natural resources and infrastructure.
Provided by Chambers
"Rafael Briz handles matters with broad legal judgement. He understands our business and the issues that surround it."
"Rafael Briz handles matters with broad legal judgement. He understands our business and the issues that surround it."
