The dispute resolution practice at Arias is active in both court and arbitral proceedings, with experience of representing clients before arbitral tribunals and courts of all levels, including the Supreme Court of Justice. The team particularly stands out for its strengths in civil, commercial, administrative and labour litigation. Its client base primarily comprises international companies in the media, pharmaceutical and finance sectors operating across the region. Practice head Fanny Rodríguez acts for domestic and international clients in a range of civil litigation, including contract termination disputes and labour litigation, as well as in arbitration proceedings. Senior associate Ekber Matute is an experienced litigator who frequently handles civil, labour and administrative proceedings.
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Key clients
- PALIG
- Punto Fa
- Chevron Company
- 3M
- Procter & Gamble
- Decameron
- ADOC
- Essity
- SCA Group
- Halyard
- Lear Automotive
- Ampac
Work highlights
Advising OPC, as the plaintiff, in a judicial claim filed against Chiquita Honduras Company Ltda.
Represented Essity – SCA Group in a dispute with a former distributor in Honduras concerning the termination of a distribution agreement.
Representing clothing distributor Punto Fa, S.L. in litigation brought by its former Honduran franchisee, Eurocomer, S.A., which is seeking damages arising from the termination of the parties’ agreement.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Fanny Rodríguez