Aguilar Castillo Love is particularly distinguished by its prowess in arbitration, with strong capabilities in both domestic and international cases - although its wide-ranging practice also takes in commercial, administrative, constitutional and criminal litigation. The team is further highlighted for its in-depth expertise in disputes in the energy sector, with an impressive recent caseload that includes representing key players in the Guatemalan market in high-stakes litigation and arbitration proceedings. Practice head René Vicente Rodríguez, who attracts significant praise for his 'depth and creativity in analysis' and 'eloquence in arguments', is well versed in both litigation and arbitration, and Juan Carlos Castillo Chacón, who is widely regarded as a market leader in energy-related disputes, and Natalia Callejas Aquino are also key practitioners in the team.
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Testimonials
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- 'Total availability to the client and attention to every aspect of the case. Dedication, technical preparation and professionalism. Prioritisation to ensure the rights of the client.'
- 'René Vicente Rodríguez stands out for his professional experience, ability to stay constantly up to date, depth and creativity in analysis, management of high-level judicial proceedings, and eloquence in arguments.'
Key clients
- EEGSA (Empresa Eléctrica de Guatemala)
- ENERGUATE (Distribuidora de Electricidad de Oriente and Distribuidora de Electricidad de Occidente)
Lawyers
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Practice head
René Vicente Rodríguez