The ‘exceptional’ team at white-collar crime boutique Solver Law (formerly known as García-Merlos & Asociados until its December 2025 rebranding), has a stellar record in high-stakes cases concerning tax evasion, fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, IP and industrial contamination. The firm is also recognised for its niche strength in defending hospitals and healthcare professionals in criminal medical negligence claims, although its broad client base also spans the energy, mining, banking and pharmaceutical spheres. Practice head Julio García-Merlos has a wealth of experience in defending prominent individuals and multinational corporations in criminal cases, while the strong cohort of associates includes Andrea Cabrera, who leads the growing civil litigation department; Vivian Díaz, a key name for medical malpractice cases; and financial and cybercrime expert Gabriel Chávez.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They pay attention to the legal details and provide an exceptional service. Julio García-Merlos is knowledgeable in the law, a researcher, and a scholar and Vivian Díaz is attentive to detail and studious. Both are excellent legal professionals.’
- ‘Julio García-Merlos and Vivían Diaz demonstrate their expertise and professionalism in each of their cases and in defining strategies. Their communication is always clear, and the focus of their advice is excellent.’
Key clients
- Banco Agromercantil de Guatemala (BAM)
- Claro Guatemala
Practice head
Julio García-Merlos