Hailed by clients as a ‘dynamic team that always seeks to be at the forefront of legal knowledge on a global level‘, the dispute resolution practice at regional firm Arias is highly skilled in both litigation and arbitration, acting for an extensive roster of major international clients from across the media, pharmaceuticals, retail and energy sectors. In particular, the team stands out for its prowess in civil and administrative litigation, where it has a notable strength in claims relating to the termination of distribution agreements. The widely renowned Fanny Rodríguez leads the department; she also heads the firm’s labour practice and frequently handles employment-related disputes. Experienced senior associate Ekber Matute, who joined the team in August 2022 from an in-house role at World Vision, has broad expertise spanning civil, labour and administrative cases.

Central American firm Consortium Legal's comprehensive dispute resolution practice is the first port of call for a host of large Honduran and multinational clients, routinely handling both domestic and cross-border litigation and arbitration, including proceedings before the International Chamber of Commerce. Contractual disputes are a core area of strength for the team, which has expertise across a wide range of industry segments, with recent cases spanning the automotive, food and beverages, banking, real estate, construction and energy sectors. Ulises Mejía, who is highly sought after both as counsel in litigation and arbitration, and as an arbitrator, leads the practice. The experienced team also includes Gustavo León-Gómez, a high-profile name for international commercial arbitration, and Daniela Villafranca, who is equally adept at civil and administrative litigation and arbitration. Senior associate Eduardo Medrano provides capable support, particularly in commercial litigation.

Commercial arbitration is a mainstay of the dispute resolution practice at Aguilar Castillo Love, which garners praise from clients for its ‘personalised service‘ and ‘immediate contact‘. The team is well versed in both domestic and cross-border proceedings, with an emphasis on cases in the energy and construction sectors, and also handles the enforcement of arbitral awards. Civil, commercial and administrative litigation are also areas of strength. Honduras managing partner Enrique Rodríguez Burchard, who handles the full spectrum of contentious matters, and Juan José Alcerro Milla, whose broad practice encompasses commercial, tax and IP disputes, lead the team. Carolina Aguirre Larios also plays an increasingly active role in arbitration, particularly advising foreign investors on claims against the state.

One of the few international firms in Honduras, ECIJA counts a number of household-name multinationals among the clients of its dispute resolution practice, which is singled out for its ‘excellent follow-up‘ and ‘24/7 responses‘. The team has an extensive litigation practice, with its recent caseload including disputes across the banking, insurance, pharmaceutical and energy sectors; in addition, Honduras managing partner Roberto Williams and renowned IP practitioner Leonardo Casco Fortín (who is also a partner at IP boutique Bufete Casco) recently handled several high-profile trade mark-related cases. Williams co-heads the practice with up-and-coming partner Jorge Arturo Reina, who handles civil, commercial, administrative and construction disputes. Rosalinda Cruz Sequeira also lends senior expertise to the team.

Central American firm Lexincorp has a thriving arbitration practice in Honduras, with an emphasis on projects and concessions-related disputes, stemming from firm-wide expertise in this space. The team is also noted for its strength in mediation and litigation, including representing municipal authorities and major regional groups in the recovery of unpaid debt and taxes. Honduras managing partner Benito Zelaya leads the practice and enjoys a strong profile in arbitration; he previously shared leadership duties with senior associate Fabian Villeda, who left the firm in May 2023. The capable pool of junior lawyers includes senior associate Max Canelas, who has an emphasis on criminal and financial enforcement litigation, and experienced associate Juan Carlos Benítez, a key contact for the full spectrum of litigation.

The dispute resolution team at Mayora & Mayora, S.C. has recently built a strong track record in representing clients based in the industrial hub of San Pedro Sula, leveraging its growing presence in the city. The practice handles a wide range of litigation, spanning civil, commercial, labour, tax, IP and public international law, and can also turn to the firm’s branches in Guatemala and El Salvador for support in cross-border cases. The ‘outstanding‘ Odín Guillén Leiva, whose broad experience also covers arbitration, leads the team from Tegucigalpa, where senior associate Iván Flores is another name to note for civil and labour litigation; Guillén is also managing partner of both Honduras offices. Senior associate Andrea Tercero is the key contact in northern Honduras.