Energy & Natural Resources | Latin America

Aguilar 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.

Mayora & 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.

ALTA 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.

TACTIC Legal 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.