Suzel Obiols > Mayora & Mayora, S.C. > Guatemala, Guatemala > Lawyer Profile
Mayora & Mayora, S.C. Offices
15 CALLE, 1-04 ZONA 10, 3RD FLOOR
OFFICE 301
GUATEMALA CITY, CA 01010
Guatemala
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Suzel Obiols
Work Department
Administrative Law, Labor and Immigration Law, Public Procurement
Position
Senior Associate
Career
Suzel has been with Mayora & Mayora since 1997 and has been a lawyer since 2000. She is an expert in labor and immigration law, in addition to advising clients on administrative and public procurement matters. Her professional experience includes participation in several corporate procurement processes, for national and international public bids and labor matters.
She holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from Francisco Marroquín University and a Master’s degree in Private Law from the Universidad Carlos III of Madrid, Spain. Prior to joining the firm, she worked in other law firms and companies since 1992. She is currently a postulant for a Doctorate in Labor Law, Social Security and Human Rights at the University of San Carlos of Guatemala.
She has published academic publications on various commercial, international and intellectual property topics. Finally, she has represented the firm as a speaker in local events on labor issues.
Languages
Spanish, English
Memberships
Guatemalan Bar Association
Education
DOCTORATE IN LABOR LAW, SOCIAL SECURITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS OF GUATEMALA, GUATEMALA
MASTER´S DEGREE IN PRIVATE LAW CARLOS III UNIVERSITY, SPAIN
MASTER´S DEGREE IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS LAW FRANCISCO MARROQUÍN UNIVERSITY
GUATEMALA BACHELOR OF LAW RAFAEL LANDÍVAR UNIVERSITY, GUATEMALA
Lawyer Rankings
Guatemala > Labour
(Rising stars)The labour team at Mayora & Mayora, S.C. handles a healthy mix of advisory work and litigation, with noteworthy expertise in immigration law, where it assists large international and domestic clients with obtaining temporary and permanent residency and work permits for foreign employees. The practice also covers occupational health and safety, employment contracts, internal regulations, the dismissal of employees and calculation of severance pay, and negotiations with labour unions. Department head Rafael Briz
is well regarded for his strength in labour litigation and immigration matters, often advising Spanish companies thanks to his role as president of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce. Senior associate Suzel Obiols is highly experienced in advising international clients across the full range of labour law issues.