Alta QIL+4 Abogados' impressive dispute resolution practice covers the full scope of high-stakes commercial, criminal, administrative and constitutional litigation, as well as national and international arbitration. While it is well equipped to handle disputes across the retail, automotive, dairy and finance sectors, the team is particularly recognised for its skill in energy and mining-related cases, with a stellar recent record in complex constitutional litigation and high-profile international arbitration in this sphere. Practice head Alejandro Solares Morales, who draws significant praise for his 'strategic vision, analytical skills and leadership in complex cases', covers the full spectrum of domestic and cross-border litigation and arbitration, while senior partners Marcos Ibargüen, 'excellent strategist' José Quiñones and energy specialist Alejandro Cofiño are also key contacts. The strong cohort of junior lawyers includes senior associates Luis Pedro Martínez, described as an 'emerging star', and the arbitration-focused Ignacio Grazioso, and associate Estuardo Marchena, who is particularly active in energy disputes.

Litigation is the key strength of well-established domestic firm Carrillo & Asociados, which ‘actively participates in the most complex and significant cases in the region’. The firm has an enviably broad practice that spans both domestic and cross-border commercial, civil, criminal and constitutional disputes. In addition to its excellent reputation for cases relating to the rule of law in Guatemala, the firm also has a thriving practice focused on multi-jurisdictional insolvency, white-collar criminal law and asset recovery litigation. The ‘exceptional’ Rodrigo Callejas, who heads the firm’s strategic litigation practice, oversees the team alongside Luis Mazariegos, a highly regarded practitioner for civil and constitutional cases; Ricardo Recinos, who leads the arbitration and regulatory law groups; and the US-based Alfonso Carrillo, who is skilled in cross-border disputes. Emanuel Callejas, a certified fraud examiner, is the key contact for insolvency and asset recovery actions, while Fernando Mendizábal focuses on criminal investigations and litigation. The strong secondary line-up includes senior associates Leopoldo Zeissig and Mauricio Ordóñez, and associates Jennifer Bravo and Katherine Rodríguez.

Legalsa's well-rounded dispute resolution practice is 'second to none', and covers the full spectrum of administrative, civil, commercial, criminal and constitutional litigation, and national and international arbitration. Equally adept at handling domestic and cross-border mandates, the team enjoys a particularly strong reputation for representing some of Guatemala’s largest corporate groups in high-stakes shareholder disputes, while white-collar and tax criminal defence and cases concerning government procurement and concessions are also core areas of expertise. Henry Comte, who is highly regarded for his experience in all facets of civil and criminal litigation and arbitration, leads the sizeable team alongside Alejandro Penados, a high-profile name for corporate, regulatory and IP disputes, and Marisol Fión, whose broad practice takes in administrative, civil and commercial litigation and arbitration. Key names at the senior associate level include Andrés Dubón, who is skilled in civil and commercial disputes as well as criminal litigation; Julia González, an expert in environmental, tax and white-collar crime cases; and Juan Carlos Alvizúrez, a specialist in disputes in the telecoms sector.

Aguilar Castillo Love is particularly distinguished by its prowess in arbitration, with strong capabilities in both domestic and international cases - although its wide-ranging practice also takes in commercial, administrative, constitutional and criminal litigation. The team is further highlighted for its in-depth expertise in disputes in the energy sector, with an impressive recent caseload that includes representing key players in the Guatemalan market in high-stakes litigation and arbitration proceedings. Practice head René Vicente Rodríguez, who attracts significant praise for his 'depth and creativity in analysis' and 'eloquence in arguments', is well versed in both litigation and arbitration, and Juan Carlos Castillo Chacón, who is widely regarded as a market leader in energy-related disputes, and Natalia Callejas Aquino are also key practitioners in the team.

Alegalis houses a broad dispute resolution practice covering all key pillars of civil, criminal and constitutional law, with strength in both domestic and multi-jurisdictional proceedings. The team counts local and international companies from across the food, pharmaceuticals, automotive, banking and telecoms industries among its clients, but particularly shines in disputes in the real estate sector, where it represents several leading developers, and in acting for high-profile brands in the fashion and consumer product spheres in criminal IP litigation. Experienced litigator Carlos Gustavo Palacios leads the civil law side of the practice with director Sebastian Meany Díaz, an expert in the real estate sector, while director Cristian Rojas heads the criminal litigation department. Founding partner Juan Antonio Mazariegos is also a key name.

Highlighted for its ability to 'address complex cases with precision', Arias represents prominent regional and multinational clients in the full range of civil, commercial, administrative and criminal litigation, as well as domestic and international arbitration. At the head of the practice, renowned litigator Mario René Archila, who attracts praise for his 'experience and strong legal judgement', has an excellent track record in civil, criminal, labour, tax and IP cases; he is also skilled in international arbitration (and serves as an arbitrator). The deep bench of talented junior lawyers includes senior counsel Mónica Medrano, who draws on her experience in the district attorney's office to handle financial and corporate criminal litigation, senior associate Álvaro Reyes, and associates Karla Gómez (who focuses on labour disputes) and Juan Alberto Ayerdi.

BLP‘s dispute resolution team attracts praise for its ‘versatility and diversity of knowledge’. It has extensive experience in the full range of domestic and cross-border commercial, administrative and criminal litigation, in addition to arbitration. Tapping into the wider firm’s full-service offering, the team particularly stands out for its strengths in labour and social security, IP and environmental crime litigation. Rodolfo Salazar, a sought-after litigator who is skilled in representing both public and private sector clients, especially in the energy and environmental spheres, leads the practice. Director Fernando Zelada, who has a wealth of experience in civil, commercial, labour and administrative litigation, is another name to note. Senior associates Marta Alonzo, an expert in public law, and Julio Luján, who handles both civil and criminal cases, provide key support.

Hailed as ‘the ideal team when litigation involves complex, technical aspects’, Consortium Legal represents leading domestic and international clients from across the finance, agroindustry, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and telecoms sectors, among others. The ‘exceptional’ Elías Arriaza oversees the civil law department, which covers civil, commercial, constitutional and administrative litigation, as well as institutional and ad hoc arbitration (where the firm’s recent caseload includes high-profile disputes in the telecoms and construction sectors). The criminal litigation side of the practice is led by seasoned partner Lionel Aguilar, who also heads the firm’s compliance department, and Astrid Domínguez, who is well versed in criminal tax, IP and environmental cases, in addition to advising on compliance and risk management. Experienced associate Alejandro Sánchez joined the firm from Núñez Dubón & Asociados in March 2024.

Singled out for the ‘excellence and professionalism of the lawyers’, Mayora & Mayora, S.C. remains a strong choice to represent local and foreign companies investing in the region in complex domestic and cross-border disputes. The team plays a key role in commercial, administrative, constitutional and criminal litigation, and is particularly well regarded for its capabilities in administrative and regulatory disputes in the energy sector. Paola Galich, who has extensive experience both in-house and in private practice, leads the team, bringing significant expertise in commercial, administrative and labour litigation, as well as advising on internal compliance investigations. Byron Deulofeu, who was promoted to the partnership in August 2025, has notable experience in civil litigation and arbitration. The capable pool of senior associates includes José Ramos and Marvin Chávez, while regional managing partner Eduardo Mayora is also noted.

The ‘experienced, competent and agile’ dispute resolution team at boutique firm Estudio Chávez Bosque S.A. strikes a balance between litigation and arbitration. The firm is particularly highlighted for its ‘specific knowledge of the regulated energy sector’, where it has a strong track record in high-profile arbitration proceedings. Corporate, constitutional and tax litigation are other core areas of expertise. Founding partner and practice head Francisco Chávez Bosque is well regarded for his experience in civil, commercial and constitutional litigation, while Rodolfo Alegría focuses his practice on tax and energy-related disputes, with notable expertise in arbitration.

Arbitration is the cornerstone of the dispute resolution practice at ECIJA INTEGRUM, which draws on the wider firm’s international presence to handle proceedings involving jurisdictions throughout Central America and the Caribbean, with particularly strong expertise in the energy and construction sectors. On the litigation front, the team is also well equipped to take on civil, administrative, commercial and family law disputes. Oil and gas sector expert Marcos Palma and the ‘bold, insightful, approachable and committed’ Edson López, who serves as director of arbitration in the region, lead the practice. Senior associate Andrea Miranda and associate María del Pilar Penagos focus on litigation, while associates and arbitration specialists Emanuel Retana, Jesús Buchhalter and Giuseppe Mazzocca provide support from France, Sweden and Venezuela, respectively.

Tactic Legal‘s ability to take on cross-border cases was strengthened by the recent merger of the Guatemalan practice (previously AD Sosa & Soto) with the Costa Rican firm of the same name. The firm fields a diverse dispute resolution offering, spanning civil, commercial, criminal and constitutional litigation, as well as arbitration, and is continuing to expand to take in tax, regulatory and family law disputes. Rodolfo Sosa, Carlos Rafael Pellecer and Juan Sebastián Soto oversee the ‘excellent’ team alongside directors Daniel Marroquín, who covers the full range of litigation (including white-collar crime and IP cases) and arbitration, and David Barrientos, who heads the criminal law practice. Associates Andrés Calvo and Javier Estrada are also noted.

Dentons’ strengths in the financial, mining and energy sectors are reflected in its recent caseload, which includes high-profile litigation and arbitration proceedings in these spheres. The international firm is well positioned to represent both national and foreign clients, with a broad practice that covers commercial, civil, constitutional and administrative litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Director Paola Haase, who has a strong background in representing multinational companies in constitutional actions relating to their investments in Guatemala, leads the practice. Office managing partner Luis Abundio Maldonado and IP specialist Gabriela Gándara are also key contacts.

The ‘exceptional’ team at white-collar crime boutique García-Merlos & Asociados has a stellar record in high-stakes cases concerning tax evasion, fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, IP and industrial contamination. The firm is also recognised for its niche strength in defending hospitals and healthcare professionals in criminal medical negligence claims, although its broad client base also spans the energy, mining, banking and pharmaceutical spheres. Practice head Julio García-Merlos has a wealth of experience in defending prominent individuals and multinational corporations in criminal cases, while the strong cohort of associates includes Andrea Cabrera, who leads the growing civil litigation department; Vivian Díaz, a key name for medical malpractice cases; and financial and cybercrime expert Gabriel Chávez.

The dispute resolution team at boutique firm GT Legal is equally skilled in civil and criminal litigation, with a broad practice that ranges from labour and family disputes to criminal tax and anti-counterfeiting cases. The team continues to expand its expertise in the energy industry, recently handling a series of constitutional cases relating to Guatemala’s electricity sector. Founding partner Juan José Porras Castillo, who has extensive experience of representing major Guatemalan companies and the country’s Chamber of Industry, heads the team with director of litigation Mario Guadrón, who is well versed in criminal, labour, tax and IP disputes.

The energy, telecoms and construction sectors are among the core areas of focus for the dispute resolution practice at Lex Atlas, which is well versed in civil, commercial and constitutional litigation and arbitration. At the head of the team, managing partner Ignacio Andrade Aycinena brings significant experience in both domestic and cross-border disputes. Jorge Asensio Aguirre, a well-regarded name for contentious energy matters; labour and tax litigation specialist Luis Enrique Solares; and Dinora Ceijas, who has notable expertise in tax and customs disputes, are other key figures at the partner level. Associates Lester Meda and Alex Florian are also noted.