Dispute Resolution - Guatemala
What the team is known for
Alegalis has an active dispute resolution team that is frequently seen advising on a range of contentious affairs for clients across the energy, real estate, healthcare and financial services industries in Guatemala. The department possesses skill in civil, commercial and criminal litigation.
Strengths
"Alegalis shows short response times and a continuous availability to be consulted or to review new matters that arise."
Notable practitioners
Distinguished partner and co-head of department Carlos Palacios advances in the rankings this year after receiving notable acclaim from market observers. He is often called upon to assist clients with complex debt recovery actions. He is also well placed to advise on civil litigation and white-collar crime. "Carlos Palacios has a good understanding of the matters that come under his analysis and demonstrates a lot of experience in the area of litigation."
Highly reputed partner Juan Antonio Mazariegos Gómez boasts extensive experience in representing clients in civil, commercial and criminal litigation proceedings in Guatemala. He is particularly noted for his strong capabilities in debt recovery actions, with further experience in constitutional litigation. "Juan Antonio Mazariegos Gómez is a legal professional with comprehensive knowledge. His skills and attitude are well suited to serve a growing institution like ourselves."
