Mayora & Mayora, S.C. attracts strong praise for its 'in-depth understanding of the technical and legal elements' of contentious and non-contentious tax matters. As a member firm of Lataxnet, an alliance of Latin American tax firms, for Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras, the team is well positioned to advise both regional and international clients on cross-border tax issues and transfer pricing. Other core areas of expertise include tax planning and compliance, the structuring of corporate transactions, tax litigation and customs issues. At the helm, regional managing partner Eduardo Mayora remains a highly sought-after tax adviser to major multinationals and financial institutions, while Juan Carlos Casellas, a specialist in tax litigation, is hailed for his 'deep knowledge of the Guatemalan legislation on tax issues'. Senior associate Juan Carlos Foncea is also noted for his experience in international taxation.
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- ‘The firm stands out thanks to the vast experience of the partner responsible for the tax practice.’
- ‘The team delivers great service and attention to detail, knowledge of their clients and availability.’
- 'They explain tax issues in a way that is clear for non-lawyers, but have an in-depth understanding of the technical and legal elements of the situation. They present effective and genuine solutions, minimising risk for the client. They are not overly aggressive in their advice, unlike other firms, which can increase the risk of subsequent inspections and adjustments by the treasury.'
- 'Juan Carlos Casellas has deep knowledge of the Guatemalan legislation on tax issues and comes up with practical and effective solutions to the problems presented, without increasing the risk for the client.'
Key clients
- Arroyo/EDC
- Applus Norcontrol
- Belcorp Guatemala
- Bolsa de Valores Nacional de Guatemala
- Brizmud
- Cindu de Guatemala
- Elevadores Otis
- GBM de Guatemala
- Grupo Monge
- Grupo Salinas
- Ingenio Palo Gordo
- Pochteca Guatemala
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Practice head
Eduardo Mayora; Juan Carlos Casellas