Dentons Central America is a sought-after adviser to a host of multinational companies operating in Guatemala, with particular strength in the energy, mining, infrastructure, aviation, construction and real estate sectors. The team advises on a wide range of corporate matters, from cross-border M&A, corporate restructurings and high-value asset acquisitions to corporate governance, commercial contracts and compliance issues. Managing partner Luis Abundio Maldonado, who is particularly noted for his expertise in highly regulated industries including mining and telecoms, has extensive experience in large-scale foreign investments. He leads the practice alongside director Andrea Jarquín, who adds significant strength in the implementation of corporate compliance programmes and ESG due diligence, and senior associate Leslie Ávila, whose practice spans cross-border M&A, corporate reorganisations, governance and complex commercial agreements.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Key clients
- Starbucks Coffee Trading Company
- Simmons Guatemala
- Puma Energy Bahamas
- Yara Guatemala
- Portalis Developments
- Mastronardi Produce
- Hartford Fire Insurance
- Rockwell Automation
- Novus De Guatemala
- Ic Security
- Newmont
- Xerox Servicios Compartidos Guatemala
Work highlights
Advising a leading Latin American beverage manufacturer on the corporate structuring of mechanisms required for the establishment of investment vehicles supporting entry into CARICOM jurisdictions.
Acted as primary Guatemalan counsel to Pegamorteros de Guatemala, part of Saint-Gobain, on comprehensive corporate governance and commercial matters.
Advised ACIA Aero Leasing on the registration of aircraft in Guatemala in connection with cross-border leasing transactions with a multinational aviation operator.
Practice head
Luis Abundio Maldonado; Andrea Jarquín; Leslie Ávila