Ranking tables
Energy & Natural Resources | Latin America
Guatemala
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 2
- A.D. Sosa & Soto 10 Years Ranked
- ALTA QIL+4 ABOGADOS 8 Years Ranked
- Novales Abogados
Band 1
- Juan Carlos Castillo-Chacón Aguilar Castillo Love16 Years Ranked
- Rafael Briz Mayora & Mayora, S.C16 Years Ranked
- Rodolfo Alegría ToruñoEstudio Chávez Bosque
Band 2
- Alejandro Cofiño ALTA QIL+4 ABOGADOS16 Years Ranked
- Carlos Rafael Pellecer A.D. Sosa & Soto7 Years Ranked
- Javier Novales SchlesingerNovales Abogados
- Laura Patricia Vargas FloridoStudio Legal
Associates to watch
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Aguilar Castillo LoveEnergy & Natural Resources2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedAguilar Castillo Love is a renowned practice that commands an impressive reputation in the energy market. The firm is highly specialised in contentious mandates affecting the energy sector, particularly in disputes related to power purchase agreements and the rate of distribution tariffs. The team is also active on financing, acquisitions and sales relevant to this sector and on matters before the Ministry of Energy and Mines, especially in relation to registering companies seeking to enter the power transmission space in Guatemala.1 Mayora & Mayora, S.CEnergy & Natural Resources2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedMayora & Mayora houses an outstanding department of practitioners in the Guatemalan energy and natural resources sector. The firm remains highly active across a range of energy-specific mandates, including the negotiation of power purchase agreements, the purchase of power projects, and assisting clients with their entry into the Guatemalan energy market. The team is additionally involved in advising on regulatory issues concerning power distribution and contentious matters arising among key players in the Guatemalan power space.
Band 2
2 A.D. Sosa & SotoEnergy & Natural Resources2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedA.D. Sosa & Soto is an established firm that has a proven track record of assisting clients from the oil and gas, power and mining industries with mandates such as defending mining licences challenged in court. The team also represents clients before the Ministry of Energy and Mines in matters such as registration processes and securing permits for the development of energy projects.2 ALTA QIL+4 ABOGADOSEnergy & Natural Resources2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedALTA QIL+4 ABOGADOS is a highly reputed firm that plays a significant role in Guatemala's energy and natural resources sector. The department's solid team handles mandates for both domestic and international clients, boasting strong visibility in disputes emanating from power purchase agreements and legal challenges affecting the operation of mining activities in Guatemala. They also demonstrate expertise representing clients before the Guatemalan Ministry of Energy and Mines, as well as advising on bids and tender processes in the energy sector. The firm's energy practice is further bolstered by its interaction with its well-regarded disputes team.