BLP is equally skilled at handling domestic and cross-border disputes, with a comprehensive practice that encompasses constitutional, civil, commercial and criminal litigation and arbitration. The team stands out for its in-depth knowledge of disputes involving public authorities, regularly acting in constitutional challenges, administrative litigation and enforcement proceedings, but commercial, IP, labour, environmental and white-collar crime cases are also strengths. Practice head Rodolfo Salazar is highly regarded for his extensive experience in complex litigation and international arbitration, particularly in the public law, energy and environmental spheres. Director Fernando Zelada brings to the practice more than three decades of experience spanning civil, commercial, labour and administrative disputes. The talented junior team includes senior associates Julio Luján, whose strong all-round practice covers civil and criminal litigation and arbitration, and Jeniffer Chavez, who joined from Nassar Abogados in October 2025.
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- They work very well, are organised and disciplined; they have a team of lawyers specialising in different areas. We have one or two points of contact, and depending on the case, they assign the appropriate specialist lawyers. Good legal service.
- First, personalised attention to each case is provided, ensuring prompt, timely, and professional handling of all concerns, without increasing the previously agreed-upon fees. Our attorneys are highly experienced in their respective areas of law.
- We've had the opportunity to work together in various areas. The service has been highly personalized and timely, with fees remaining within the agreed-upon amounts. There have been no surprises with hidden fees. The lawyers who have assisted us have been very professional and highly experienced. As the legal manager for the companies I oversee, this gives me considerable peace of mind in managing my budgets and reassurance that we are in good hands.
Key clients
- Quala Inc.
- Banco Promérica
- Servicios Portuarios
- Chubb
- Empresa Agrícola El Hato
- Comercializadora Centroamericana de Activos Digitales (Coincaex)
- Terminal de Granos del Pacífico
Work highlights
Represented Servicios Portuarios in a dispute with Empresa Portuaria Quetzal regarding an alleged debt arising from an arbitrary increase in lease fees.
Acting for Century Indemnity Company (Chubb) in the enforcement of a foreign arbitral award against Aseguradora G&T.
Representing Quala Inc. in contentious-administrative proceedings brought by Negocios Maravilla involving opposition to the registration of the client's VIVE 100% trade marks before the Guatemalan Intellectual Property Registry.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Rodolfo Salazar