Dentons’ strengths in the financial, mining and energy sectors are reflected in its recent caseload, which includes high-profile litigation and arbitration proceedings in these spheres. The international firm is well positioned to represent both national and foreign clients, with a broad practice that covers commercial, civil, constitutional and administrative litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Director Paola Haase, who has a strong background in representing multinational companies in constitutional actions relating to their investments in Guatemala, leads the practice. Office managing partner Luis Abundio Maldonado and IP specialist Gabriela Gándara are also key contacts.
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‘With Paola Haase leading the department, you feel supported, as it is very easy to work as a team with her.’
'In addition to its technical and legal expertise, the team proposes creative solutions that help achieve the stated objectives.'
'Paola Haase stands out for her deep knowledge of the legal procedures.'
Key clients
- International Metal Supply Holding/Mayaniquel
- Newmont Corporation/Montana Exploradora de Guatemala
- Laboratorios Siegfried
- Puma Energy Bahamas, Sociedad Anónima
- Tarjetas Cuscatlán, Sociedad Anónima
- Versitile Technology de Guatemala
- Neogen Latinoamérica, Sociedad Anónima Promotora de Inversión Variable
- Financiera Sinfín
- Gremial de Recursos Naturales, Minas y Canteras
- Papelera Internacional
- Starbucks Corporation
- Ferreteria de la Construcción
- JCDecaux
- International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- Erica Muralles Hazbun
- Super de Alimentos
- Fondo BPS
Work highlights
Represented Tarjetas Cuscatlán in the collection of over 70% of its overdue portfolio, following its acquisition of the credit card department of Banco de Occidente.
Represented Erica Muralles Hazbun, a renowned Guatemalan visual artist, in a copyright infringement claim against another artist.
Defending JCDecaux, which recently acquired Guatemalan outdoor advertising group Grupo Publigrafik, in more than 150 sanctions processes initiated by the Municipality of Guatemala over the lack of installation permits for its billboards.
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Paola Haase