Mayora & Mayora, S.C.'s comprehensive offering makes it a strong choice to advise a broad roster of domestic and international generators, distributors, developers and infrastructure companies on the full scope of regulatory, contentious and transactional energy matters in Guatemala. The team has significant expertise in project financing and development – particularly in relation to renewable energy projects – M&A involving energy assets, regulatory and environmental issues, power-purchase and construction agreements, and international bids related to energy and infrastructure. The firm also shines in complex administrative litigation and arbitration proceedings. Practice head Rafael Briz remains a leading figure in the market, bringing to bear decades of experience in energy regulation, public law and infrastructure matters, and is particularly sought after for his advice on sophisticated regulatory issues and administrative disputes.
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- Rafael Briz, Paola Galich and Guido Ricci have a proactive approach to handling inquiries.
- The team stand out for their experience, speed, and assertiveness.
Key clients
- Cox Energy
- Distribuidora De Electricidad De Oriente-Deorsa, Distribuidora De Electricidad De Occidente-Deocsa (Energuate)
- Redes Eléctricas De Centroamérica
- Grupo Cobra
- Extreme Energy
- Operadora De Terminales (Otsa)
- Grupo Montecristo
- Chevron
- Grupo Dragón
- Kratos
Work highlights
Advised Cox Energy on civil, commercial and regulatory matters relating to the development of a 50MW solar power plant, including land use contracts and grid connection compliance.
Representing Energuate in arbitration proceedings against INDE regarding a government contract for rural electrification awarded in the late nineties.
Advised Kratos on civil, commercial and regulatory matters in relation to the development of a solar power plant, including land use contracts and regulatory compliance to ensure connection to the National Interconnected System (SNI).
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Practice head
Rafael Briz