Central American firm Lexincorp is well equipped to handle both national and international disputes, with robust experience in litigation as well as conciliation, mediation and arbitration proceedings. In particular, the firm stands out for its ability to represent large corporations and public institutions in the energy, construction and infrastructure sectors, in line with the firm's strength in the projects sphere, as well as handling a steady stream of debt recovery actions. The team is led by Honduras managing partner Benito Zelaya, who brings to bear significant skill in domestic and international commercial arbitration. The sizeable associate group includes Juan Carlos Benítez, Alejandro Cáceres, Luis Cruz, Carlos Urrutia and Saúl Aguilar.
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‘Excellent law firm, very pleasant attitude.’
‘Benito Zelaya: Excellent service and leadership. Alejandro Cáceres: A capable, responsible, young lawyer.'
‘Lexincorp is a firm with high standards, which has allowed it to provide its services internationally. We worked with Benito Zelaya, who demonstrated his conflict prevention skills and extensive knowledge of dispute resolution. He was always one step ahead of a potential dispute and made his knowledge available. Honest and transparent.'
‘Benito Zelaya is a lawyer with sufficient knowledge to resolve any situation he encounters. He also has a team who have been carefully selected to reflect the firm's expertise, knowledge, and commitment, which generates trust among their clients.’
'Comprehensive service focused on my sector (construction).'
Key clients
- Empresa Hondueña de Infraestructura Aeroporturia SA (EHISA)
- Cámara Hondureña de la Industria de la Construcción (CHICO)
- Atradius Collection
- Multigroup
- BAC Credomatic
- Corporación Multinversiones (CMI)
- CINSA, S.A. de C.V.
- GMG Comercial Honduras S.A
- Petroleos y Energia de Honduras SA de CV (Petrhosa)
Work highlights
Secured the dismissal of an arbitration claim brought against CISA by Banco Atlantida, arguing that the client was late with a payment after obtaining a $19m loan.
Representing Superintendencia de Asocio Publico Privado in a criminal claim for alleged abuse of authority brought against it by an operating company in relation to the PPP contract for the recovery of losses in the services provided by the national energy company, and in a counterclaim for unlawful obstruction of mandatory fiscalisation.
Representing Puma Energy in a dispute over the survey and demarcation process relating to land which it has leased to three large restaurant chains, in which the counterparty claims that they are missing 400 square meters of their property.
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Benito Zelaya