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García-Merlos & Asociados wins high praise from clients as Guatemala’s ‘premier boutique white-collar crime firm', with ’unparalleled expertise and depth of knowledge' in defending high-profile clients, ranging from individuals to multinational companies, in such cases. The team’s caseload spans claims relating to tax evasion, embezzlement, money laundering, electoral offences and environmental crimes, as well as criminal charges stemming from medical negligence. Practice head Julio Roberto García-Merlos has a ‘sterling reputation' for representing clients in the full range of white-collar crime litigation, alongside a talented pool of associates that includes Andrea Cabrera (a specialist in environmental and IP cases), Vivian Díaz and Gabriel Chávez.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team's strengths are: 1. The feeling of empathy towards the client. They do not assume that the client already knows something - they take the time to listen, analyse and explain again until one has no doubts. 2. They look for what is best for the client and always present several favourable options for the client so that they can choose what is best for them 3. The most important thing is that they know the system and work within it in a correct, ethical and effective way. 4. During discussions, it is clear that they know what they are doing, giving the client peace of mind that they are in the best hands.’

  • ‘The team stands out for its excellence in criminal practice and empathy towards its clients. I had the opportunity to be assisted in a case by Julio Roberto García-Merlos and Vivian Díaz - I thought they were outstanding in terms of their strategy, their legal arguments and in the emotional support they provided me during the trial.’

Key clients

  • Grupo Alta
  • Mirciny Moliviatis

Work highlights

Acted for chef Mirciny Moliviatis in a criminal case she initiated over the illegal dissemination of intimate photographs without her consent.