Dispute Resolution | Latin America

LEGALSA has a top-tier dispute resolution practice group with an excellent track record in Guatemala. The firm boasts extensive experience in advising on international arbitration cases, and is known to represent clients in commercial and civil conflicts concerning breach of contract, shareholder agreements and outstanding debt payments. Clients stem from a wide variety of industries, including food and drink, energy and real estate. The law firm possesses additional strength in administrative proceedings.

Alegalis has an active dispute resolution team that is frequently seen advising on a range of contentious affairs for clients across the energy, real estate, healthcare and financial services industries in Guatemala. The department possesses skill in civil, commercial and criminal litigation.

Alta QIL+4 ABOGADOS is a well-regarded firm with a respected dispute resolution practice group that is experienced in handling complex administrative and commercial claims. The team boasts further skills in Guatemalan and international arbitration, and is regularly sought out by key players in a range of sectors, including the oil, power and mining industries. Banco G&T Continental and The American School of Guatemala are among the department's new client wins.

Arias is an established multi-service, regional firm with an important presence in Guatemalan dispute resolution. Arias frequently advises key local and international clients on commercial disputes relating to contract breaches and terminations, and is also noted for its work in arbitration proceedings. It additionally represents clients in criminal cases.

Carrillo & Asociados is a front-running conflict resolution practice group that is esteemed for its broad expertise in representing clients at all levels of Guatemala's judicial system. The strong team boasts experience handling civil, commercial, constitutional and criminal cases, and is further renowned for dealing with anti-corruption cases in Guatemala. The firm also routinely counsels on conflicts pertaining to shareholder agreements and damage claims.

Aguilar Castillo Love is a regional firm with solid experience acting on a range of dispute resolution matters in Guatemala, and possesses noted capabilities in commercial, administrative and constitutional litigation, as well as in arbitration. The firm is frequently sought out by key clients in the energy and natural resources industry, particularly power companies.

BLP is a regional player that possesses an active dispute resolution department in Guatemala which is routinely retained by companies operating in the financial, pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries. The firm is well versed in administrative, civil and criminal procedures, and has additional strength in arbitration matters. BLP's dispute resolution team enjoys further experience representing private clients.

Consortium Legal is a multi-practice firm with a solid dispute resolution team that is particularly well regarded for handling arbitration cases, as well as commercial litigation relating to breach of contract and shareholder agreements. The firm represents clients across the finance, retail, and telecommunications industries in Guatemala.

Mayora & Mayora joins the rankings this year after receiving significant endorsement from market commentators. The firm handles both domestic and cross-border matters, and is active in commercial, administrative and criminal litigation. The team is further instructed on arbitration cases and it advises clients across a variety of sectors, including construction, manufacturing and chemical industries.