Chambers Review
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Corporate/M&A - Guatemala
What the Team is Known For
BLP is a highly regarded law firm with an experienced team that possesses solid expertise in corporate mandates in Guatemala. The Guatemala City-based team is regularly sought out by local and international companies from across the manufacturing, retail and financial services sectors. BLP's lawyers are particularly well equipped to handle M&A deals, including the structuring of share purchase agreements. The team also provides non-transactional corporate advice to longstanding clients.
Strengths
BLP has a very skilled team of lawyers with strong experience and knowledge who always deliver on time.
BLP were highly capable of explaining complex matters in an easily understandable manner with clear and brief instructions. The process went smoothly thanks to their legal guidance.
Notable practitioners
Distinguished partner Jorge Arenales maintains a respected practice with a longstanding reputation within the Guatemalan corporate and M&A arena. He often represents clients from sectors such as telecoms, transportation, financial services, and energy and natural resources in corporate, commercial and transactional mandates.
Jorge Arenales is very attentive, responsive and has always provided us with detailed explanations and well thought out advice.
Luis Ruiz makes a debut in the rankings after obtaining endorsement from clients and market players for his handling of a variety of M&A transactions in Guatemala.
Luis Ruiz understands perfectly the needs of his clients and he is very quick. I enjoy working with him.