Band 2
Provided by Rosa María Arenales de la Roca
Compliance, Anti-money Laundering and Anti-corruption
Healthcare Law and Life Science
Corporate and Commercial law
Labor Law and Business Immigration
Mergers and Acquisitions
Law Degree as well as her Attorney and Notary Public degree from Universidad Francisco Marroquín.
Post-Graduate Degree in Corporate Law from the University of Alcalá School of Law in Spain.
She participated in an intensive language program named English for Law School Studies Certificate Program from the University of Miami.
International Bar Association (IBA)
Guatemalan Bar Association
Rosa María joined in November 2009, and since then she has built her career as a lawyer in Arias, promoted to Partner in 2021.
The advice she provides to national and international clients focuses on all stages of the employment relationship, from the recruitment and hiring process, implementation of internal policies, benefits and compensation plans, internal investigations, disciplinary processes, individual and collective dismissals, as well as conducting labor and corporate audits to verify compliance with legal obligations, amongst others.
She has experience in different practice areas, so she can provide comprehensive and complete legal solutions. In recent years she has focused mainly on Labor Law, Immigration Law, Regulatory Law and Corporate Law.
She has experience in regulatory matters, especially with regards to the licenses and sanitary permits required for the registration and commercialization of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, foods, and related products.
She is also part of the transactional team, providing advice on commercial transactions, including expansions, mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, and corporate restructurings.
She also oversees the immigration department of Arias Guatemala, which focuses on the regularization of immigration statuses and nationality process, work permits for hiring foreigners in Guatemala and their establishment in the country.
Provided by Chambers
Skilled partner Rosa María Arenales de la Roca represents clients in a range of employment mandates, including employee transfers, benefits and compensation plans and social security audits.
Provided by Chambers
Rosa María Arenales gave us excellent advice and attention to our matters. Her knowledge and attention to service are top-notch.
I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Rosa María. She is very knowledgeable about her field and was an invaluable resource for my team.
Rosa María Arenales gave us excellent advice and attention to our matters. Her knowledge and attention to service are top-notch.
I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Rosa María. She is very knowledgeable about her field and was an invaluable resource for my team.
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ARIAS ADVISES HOLCIM IN THE ACQUISITION OF 100% OF CEMEX OPERATIONS IN GUATEMALA
ARIAS served as legal counsel to Holcim in acquiring 100% of Cemex's operations in Guatemala, from due diligence to completion. The acquisition includes a cement grinding plant, ready-mix concrete plants, a maritime terminal, and distribution centers, strengthening Holcim's presence and supporting i
ARIAS ADVISES HOLCIM IN THE ACQUISITION OF 100% OF CEMEX OPERATIONS IN GUATEMALA
ARIAS served as legal counsel to Holcim in acquiring 100% of Cemex's operations in Guatemala, from due diligence to completion. The acquisition includes a cement grinding plant, ready-mix concrete plants, a maritime terminal, and distribution centers, strengthening Holcim's presence and supporting i