Sylvia Zelaya > Lexincorp > Tegucigalpa, Honduras > Lawyer Profile
Lexincorp Offices
COLONIA LOMAS DEL GUIJARRO SUR
CALLE ROMA, AVENIDA BERLIN
#3 TEGUCIGALPA
Honduras
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Sylvia Zelaya
Work Department
Asset Management, Administrative Law and Administrative Contracting, Banking & Financial Law, Labor Law, Commercial Law, Litigation and Arbitration.
Position
Partner
Career
With a distinguished career of over twenty-five years in the legal field, Sylvia Zelaya has become an expert in various areas of law, including asset management, administrative law and contracting, banking and financial law, labor law, commercial law, litigation, and arbitration. Her experience ranges from representing clients in courtrooms to advising on commercial contracts and resolving complex legal conflicts.
Throughout her career, Sylvia has accumulated extensive experience in civil, labor, and appellate courts, allowing her to specialize in procedural practice in civil, commercial, labor, and tenancy law. Her clients rely on her ability to skillfully represent them in various legal areas, from contract drafting to negotiating individual and collective labor agreements. As an expert in conflict resolution, Sylvia has represented businesses in a variety of legal matters, including consumer protection, taxation, civil and commercial litigation, and has litigated in the highest courts to defend her clients’ interests.
Languages
Spanish, English
Memberships
Her memberships include:
- Honduran Bar Association: As a member of this prestigious organization, Sylvia is connected with other legal professionals in Honduras and has access to resources and professional development opportunities.
- Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tegucigalpa and Courts: This membership allows Sylvia to participate in the business and commercial life of the region, which can be beneficial for her clients operating in the business sphere.
- Spanish Arbitration Club: As a member of this club, Sylvia has the opportunity to engage in activities related to arbitration, which can enrich her legal practice and offer alternative dispute resolution options to her clients.
Education
Sylvia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Legal and Social Sciences from the National Autonomous University of Honduras, and has supplemented her education with various diplomas in areas such as commercial arbitration, tax law, and merchant marine. This solid academic background provides her with the necessary tools to address the most complex legal challenges with confidence and competence.
Leisure
Outside of her successful legal career, Sylvia has a variety of interests and hobbies, including her love for dogs, her experience as a champion athlete in track and volleyball, her skill in painting watercolors, and her passion for dancing. These personal interests not only demonstrate her versatility and creativity but also reflect her commitment to a balanced and fulfilling life.
Lawyer Rankings
Honduras > Corporate and M&A
The corporate team at regional firm Lexincorp draws on the wider firm’s signature strength in public-private partnership law and the energy and infrastructure spaces to handle a steady stream of corporate and commercial mandates relating to the construction of major projects. In addition, the department is routinely active in the establishment of companies in Honduras, benefitting from a presence in both Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula. Engels Zelaya, who is skilled in corporate matters in the public and energy sectors, leads the experienced team, which also includes Honduras managing partner Benito Zelaya; Nora Amaya, whose practice spans company incorporations, corporate governance and commercial contracts; and San Pedro Sula office head Sylvia Zelaya.
Honduras > Tax
Highlighted by clients for its ‘customised approach‘, the tax team at Lexincorp is well versed in assisting regional and international companies with the tax structuring of their Honduran operations and disputes with the SAR, frequently joining forces with the corporate and litigation departments. The firm’s focus on the projects space has also opened up a core source of tax mandates, including advising on tax exemptions for foreign investors in the transport and infrastructure sectors. Honduras managing partner Benito Zelaya and Sylvia Zelaya, who heads the San Pedro Sula office, lead the team. Associate Nicole Fugón provides support, drawing on notable in-house experience at the SAR.