BLP

Labor & Employment

Director

Roberto García-Ovalle is Director at BLP’s Guatemala office, specializing in Labor & Employment. With over 26 years of experience, his practice encompasses Constitutional, Civil, Labor, Dispute Resolution, Business Law, Public Law, Public Procurement and Regulation, Private Clients & Estate Planning, and Notarial Law. He has an extensive track record advising private-sector entities on corporate and labor matters across various industries, including textile, hospitality, trade associations, education, commerce, and general industry. His primary focus is on substantive and procedural labor law, ensuring employers’ compliance with labor obligations and preventing legal contingencies. Roberto joined BLP as Special Counsel in 2024.

Spanish, English

Bar Association of Lawyers and Notaries of Guatemala (CANG)

Master’s Degree in Labor Law and Social Security, Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala. Postgraduate Degree in Civil Law, Contracts, and Damages, Universidad de Salamanca, Spain, 2006.  Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Sciences, Lawyer and Notary, Universidad Francisco Marroquín of Guatemala, 1998.