Corporate/M&A
Latin America Guide 2025 : Guatemala
Band 3
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+502 2380 2600About
Provided by LEGALSA
LEGALSA advises and assists clients on corporate, commercial, regulatory, tax, contractual and governance issues for new and established companies, both domestic and international, particularly in the sectors of banking and finance, food and beverage, call centers, maritime services, technology, telecommunications, energy and agroindustry. We counsel, assist and represent clients in negotiations, due diligence, procurement of regulatory permits and clearances, drafting of contracts and tax and corporate structuring related to mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other major transactions.
Recently, we acted as counsel to the buyer in the largest telecommunications acquisition in Guatemalan history.
Chambers Review
LEGALSA possesses a remarkable corporate department that is routinely sought out by clients to advise on a wide variety of transactional and day-to-day corporate matters in Guatemala. The Guatemala City-based team is experienced in acting for buyers and sellers on M&A deals in the agribusiness, financial services and real estate sectors. LEGALSA's lawyers also possess considerable know-how in drafting and negotiating joint venture agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"LEGALSA's lawyers are professionals of great capability and knowledge who provide satisfactory and timely responses and have the ability to work on matters with cross-border elements."
"LEGALSA's lawyers are professionals of great capability and knowledge who provide satisfactory and timely responses and have the ability to work on matters with cross-border elements."
Notable Practitioners
Experienced partner David Font enjoys a notable corporate and M&A practice in Guatemala. He remains highly sought after by clients in the financial and agribusiness sectors for his expertise in transaction mandates and related due diligence. He offers further expertise in incorporations.
"David Font is a good leader with a lot of experience and knowledge of the national legal market."
Partner Johann Hartleben has significant activity in the Guatemalan corporate sphere. He is frequently retained by foreign investors across a range of sectors, including the technology, banking and agribusiness industries.
"Johann Hartleben is a strong lawyer who has become an ally in protecting the interests of the company."
Ranked Lawyers at
LEGALSA
Guatemala
Members
Provided by LEGALSA
Andrés Dubón
Head of Department
Head of Department
Jose Bassila
Maria Eugenia Beltranena
Mónica Linares