Odín Guillén Leiva > Mayora & Mayora, S.C. > Tegucigalpa, Honduras > Lawyer Profile

Mayora & Mayora, S.C. considerably expanded its client base in the real estate and tourism sectors with the opening of its new Roatán premises in September 2023, adding to its branches in Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula (a key location for clients in the maquila industry). The firm also has a strong regional footprint, with additional offices in Guatemala and El Salvador, making it a strong choice for multinational and family-owned companies alike. Under the leadership of Honduras managing partner Odín Guillén Leiva, the team assists with day-to-day corporate, commercial and compliance matters, in addition to corporate restructurings, joint ventures and foreign investments. The deep bench of junior lawyers includes senior associates Iván Flores and Andrea Tercero, and associates Daniel Fléfil, Andrea Pereira and Pedro Canales.

With three offices in Honduras, in addition to a presence in Guatemala and El Salvador, Mayora & Mayora, S.C. is able to act for a sizeable portfolio of regional clients across the full spectrum of civil and commercial litigation. The team undertakes a significant volume of breach of contract and labour disputes, and also has a growing strength in representing high-net-worth individuals in inheritance claims. Honduras managing partner and ‘great strategist‘ Odín Guillén Leiva steers the practice; in addition to his strong record in litigation, he is experienced in acting as an arbitrator. He is ably supported by senior associates Iván Flores, an expert in civil and labour disputes, and Andrea Tercero, who is based in San Pedro Sula.

Mayora & Mayora, S.C. has expanded its regional reach from its original headquarters in Guatemala to offices in El Salvador and Honduras, and also enjoys close links with international firms through its membership of the Lex Mundi network, leaving it well placed to advise on cross-border M&A and financial transactions, as well as assisting major multinationals in the region with their day-to-day operations. The firm has a growing presence in Honduras, offering services from branches in Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula and Roatán, where it opened its doors in September 2023 in order to cater to businesses in the Islas de la Bahía department; Odín Guillén Leiva (who has additional strengths in litigation), is the key contact. Regional managing partner Eduardo Mayora remains a leading figure in Guatemala, alongside Claudia Pereira (who steers the banking team), and corporate department head Sandra Castillo. Manuel Telles oversees the El Salvador office, bringing to bear experience in multi-jurisdictional financings, M&A and business incorporations, and securities matters.