Global firm Dentons is well positioned to advise local and international companies on transactional and regulatory matters in Guatemala, with a broad practice that spans M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. The team, which has a particularly strong presence in highly regulated sectors including energy, oil and gas, mining and telecoms, is also singled out for its expertise in compliance; practice director Andrea Jarquín frequently advises on the implementation of corporate compliance programmes, internal investigations and ESG due diligence, in addition to labour and energy matters. Office managing partner Luis Abundio Maldonado, who has extensive experience in M&A and foreign investments, is another name to note.
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- 'Dentons is characterised by always being at our disposal in any matter we require, regardless of its complexity.'
Key clients
- Starbucks Coffee Trading Company
- Cemix
- DSM Nutritional Products
- Ferretería De La Construcción (FERCO)
- Puma Energy Bahamas
- Yara Guatemala
- Portalis Developments Sociedad Anonima
- Mastronardi Produce
- Hartford Fire Insurance
- Rockwell Automation
- Novus De Guatemala
- BID (Bank of Internation Development)/ANADIE
- Ic Security
- Second Foundation
- Fanalca-Protela
- Canada Embassy
- Enestas
- Newmont
- Aura Minerals Inc
- Neogen Guatemala
Work highlights
Advising Oikocredit (Ecumenical Development Cooperative Society) on the sale of its equity shares to nine independent co-operatives and federations.
Advising Starbucks Coffee Trading Company on the purchase of a property that serves the Starbucks C.A.F.E. project, working one-on-one with farmers in the field, supporting co-ops and suppliers.
Advising a natural resources company on a project to be the first company in Guatemala to offer LNG.
Practice head
Luis Abundio Maldonado; Andrea Jarquín