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.’
- 'The partners make themselves available, which means they can have prompt and effective meetings with our internal team to decide on strategy. The team has a less hierarchical and more collaborative approach which allows them to be more agile than other firms.'
- 'García-Merlos & Asociados [now: Solver Law] has provided us with an excellent service. We have chosen them over other firms due to their professionalism and technical and practical knowledge.'
- 'The firm has a great strategic understanding of the case, which enables us to make the correct decisions and reduce potential risks effectively and quickly.'
- ‘First, Julio García-Merlos helped me understand what he was thinking at all times. He's very analytical and looks out for the client's best interests. He never leaves you feeling overwhelmed or insecure. Confidence in a legal case is everything, and Julio always gave me the feeling I was working with the best. Each member of the team knows exactly where they stand and what they need to do. Vivian Díaz was the best support; she kept me informed at all times, and she's the perfect complement to Julio. Both of them were relentless in court.'
Key clients
- Banco Agromercantil de Guatemala (BAM)
- Claro Guatemala
- Grupo Alta
- Uno – Grupo Terra
- Panamerican Silver Guatemala
- Asociación Española de Beneficencia (Hospital El Pilar)
- Grupo Hospitalario La Paz
- Hospital Centro Médico
- Productive Business Solutions
- Ingeniería Vertical
- Jaguar Energy LLC
- Seguros El Roble
Practice head
Julio García-Merlos