The dispute resolution team at Alta represents a diverse client base, including key regional and international players in the pharmaceuticals, agribusiness and telecoms sectors. Supported by a sizeable network in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Costa Rica, the team is recognised for its strong credentials in both litigation and arbitration – with a particular emphasis on labour and breach of contract disputes. The practice is headed by Honduras managing partner Óscar Melara and Michael Rascoff, both of whom are accredited arbitrators. Senior associate Josafat Izaguirre, who is skilled in labour and IP litigation, and Alejandra Suárez, who has notable expertise in criminal law, further strengthen the practice.
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‘Good relationships and continual follow-up and communication, in addition to timely collaboration.’
‘They all have outstanding characteristics in terms of work ethic, values, commitment, confidentiality and work processes.’
'Without a doubt the best law firm in Honduras for matters related to disputes with distributors.'
'Oscar Melara and Michael Rascoff fully understand what our ethical values are.'
Key clients
- Glaxo SmithKline (GSK)
- Corporación Multi-Inversiones (CMI) / Granel S.A.
- Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana
- Telefónica Celular, S.A. de C.V. (Millicom)
- Grupo AG
- Results Honduras, S.A.
- Teleperformance Honduras
- Continental Motores, S.A.
- Cinépolis
- Procesadora de Metales, S.A.
- Pharmalat
- Abbott
Work highlights
Acted for Corporation Multi Inversiones (CMI)/Granel in an arbitration process initiated by Imas Industrial for breach of a commercial contract for the provision of services, demanding the payment of approximately L3,762,727.25 ($160,000.00).
Acted for Pharmalat in the conciliation and arbitration process initiated against Paysen over the termination of its distribution agreement, in which Paysen is currently claiming the payment of a certain amount as damages for such termination.
Lawyers
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
Oscar Melara; Michael Rascoff