Corporate/M&A
Latin America Guide 2025 : Guatemala
Band 2
Email address
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+502 2225 7000About
Provided by BLP
BLP is known as a leader in the mergers and acquisitions field, representing a large number of multinational companies doing business in Central America.
BLP participates in the major transactions that has taken place in the Central America Region. Current clients range from multinational heavyweights to local entrepreneurs. We advise both buyers and sellers involved in M&A deals such as corporate restructurings, large-scale M&A transactions, joint ventures and compliance cases, as well as free trade zone mandates among others.
The corporate practice is noted for its impressive deep business understanding, great professionalism and ethical strength. BLP distinguish from the rest for its technologies and innovation, we are one step ahead, we are a true business law partners to our clients.
As part of this day to day advice, BLP drafts, reviews and negotiates contracts, terminations and addenda thereto, attends legal consultations on matters related to the operation of the companies on a daily basis; performs all the work related to the shareholders’ and board of director´s meetings and registries, as well as corporate governance matters. The attorneys involved in these matters also coordinate legal counseling with all other practice areas such as labor, intellectual property, consumer protection, insurance and regulatory law, among others.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- BLP advised Huntsman Corporation on the sale of a local Guatemalan textile goods entity as part of an approximately USD593 million global transaction.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"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."
Partner María Inés Arenales remains an active player in the Guatemalan corporate space. She is frequently called upon to assist clients with a range of corporate mandates, encompassing restructuring, acquisitions and sales matters.
Ranked Lawyers at
BLP
Guatemala
Industries
Provided by BLP
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Insurance
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Private Clients / Individuals
Real Estate
Real Estate Finance
Utilities