Mr Max Canelas > Lexincorp > Tegucigalpa, Honduras > Lawyer Profile
Lexincorp Offices
COLONIA LOMAS DEL GUIJARRO SUR
CALLE ROMA, AVENIDA BERLIN
#3 TEGUCIGALPA
Honduras
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Mr Max Canelas
Work Department
International Arbitration, National Arbitration, Civil Litigation, Criminal Litigation, Civil Disputes, Litigation and Arbitration.
Position
Partner
Career
With a solid academic background, Max Canelas holds a Bachelor’s degree in Legal and Social Sciences from the prestigious National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH). Additionally, he has expanded his knowledge in the field of human security by obtaining a Master’s degree in Human Security from the National University of Police of Honduras (UNPH). His Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Sciences, also from UNAH, complements his experience and expertise in the legal field.
Languages
Spanish, English
Memberships
As an active member of the Honduran Bar Association and the Spanish Arbitration Club – Honduras Chapter, Max Canelas demonstrates his commitment to the legal profession and his participation in important professional networks both nationally and internationally.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Legal and Social Sciences, National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH): His university education in law provided him with the necessary foundations to start his legal career.
- Master’s degree in Human Security, National University of Police of Honduras (UNPH): This specialization expanded his knowledge in a relevant area for his legal practice and may have equipped him with additional skills to address cases related to security and human rights.
- Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Sciences, National Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH): This degree complements his law degree and positions him as an expert in criminal matters within the Honduran legal system.
Lawyer Rankings
Honduras > Dispute resolution
(Rising stars)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.