Aguilar Castillo Love maintains an enviably broad energy practice, with a particularly strong presence in the electricity segment, where it stands out for its ability to act for both distributors and generators. Singled out for its 'extensive expertise and knowledge of the Guatemalan electrical regulatory framework', the team frequently assists with regulatory issues, but is also skilled in the financing and development of renewable energy projects, M&A in the energy sector, and the negotiation of power-purchase agreements (PPAs). Energy-related disputes, including high-value arbitrations, are also a core pillar of the practice. Juan Carlos Castillo Chacón, a prominent name for project finance and energy-related arbitration, leads the team with Natalia Callejas Aquino, who focuses on financing and regulatory matters, while René Vicente Rodríguez is well versed in litigation and arbitration in the sector.

Alta QIL+4 Abogados‘ energy and projects practice is highlighted for its ‘comprehensive approach’, combining ‘extensive regulatory and technical knowledge’ with strong capabilities in corporate and financial transactions and contentious matters in this sphere. The team is frequently called upon to advise on the structuring and financing of major energy and transport infrastructure projects, in addition to assisting renewable energy generators on energy tenders and the negotiation of PPAs. In addition, the firm is highly regarded for its prowess in high-profile constitutional litigation and domestic and international arbitration proceedings in the mining and renewable energy sectors. Alejandro Cofiño and senior associates Ignacio Grazioso and Héctor Morales stand out for their expertise in project finance, PPAs, and environmental and regulatory issues, while Alejandro Solares Morales and associate Estuardo Marchena have an excellent reputation for energy-related disputes.

Mayora & Mayora, S.C. maintains a wide-ranging energy practice, encompassing transactional, regulatory and contentious matters in the sector, with growing strength in the renewable energy space. The team is well versed in the financing and development of energy projects, the negotiation of EPC and PPA contracts, and international bids relating to energy and infrastructure, in addition to having expertise in regulatory matters. On the disputes front, the team has a strong track record in administrative litigation and arbitration proceedings, particularly in the area of electricity distribution. Rafael Briz oversees the firm's administrative law practice, and has extensive experience of representing key players in the Guatemalan and Central American energy markets. Senior associate Juan Carlos Foncea is also skilled in regulatory issues in the energy industry.

BLP‘s energy department has been increasingly active in recent years, bolstered by the experience of Jorge Luis Arenales, who joined the firm in 2023, bringing significant expertise in corporate and financial transactions in the sector. The team has recently played a key role in advising prominent international companies on strategic investments in energy assets in Guatemala and Central America, particularly in the wind and solar power arenas, frequently joining forces with the firm’s regional office network to act on cross-border mandates. Rodolfo Salazar, who leads the practice alongside Arenales, also has a strong profile in energy-related disputes, national and international tenders, and environmental and regulatory issues.

Boutique firm Estudio Chávez Bosque S.A. draws on ‘years of experience in the energy sector‘ to advise a growing roster of clients in the oil, gas and renewables segments on a wide range of regulatory, transactional and contentious matters. Practice head Rodolfo Alegría is highly regarded for his expertise in energy-related disputes (most notably arbitration proceedings) and complex regulatory issues, but his experience also covers project financing, the negotiation of PPAs, and corporate and tax issues in the energy and hydrocarbons industries. Mélida Pineda is also a key adviser on financing, M&A and regulatory issues.

Tactic Legal's energy practice is recognised for its strengths in the mining, oil and gas sectors, acting for major domestic and international names in these spaces. In addition to energy-related corporate transactions, contractual negotiations, taxation and governance issues, the team is also well equipped to assist with a wide range of regulatory, environmental and social compliance matters. The firm also has significant experience in both civil and criminal litigation, particularly in the mining industry. Mining, energy and environmental law expert Carlos Rafael Pellecer, Rodolfo Sosa, Manuel Arturo Soto and José Javier Sosa, a key adviser to oil industry clients, lead the team, while directors Daniel Marroquín and David Barrientos provide support in energy-related disputes.

Carrillo & Asociados' energy practice is strongly geared towards litigation and, particularly, arbitration in the sector, in line with the firm's overall strength in dispute resolution. This is reflected in the team's recent caseload, which includes representing key clients in the renewable energy sector in both domestic and cross-border proceedings. In addition, the group provides support with corporate, regulatory and environmental issues. Arbitration and regulatory specialist Ricardo Recinos leads the team.

The energy practice at Lex Atlas draws on the strong backgrounds of practice heads Ignacio Andrade Aycinena (who also serves as managing partner of the Guatemalan office) and Jorge Asensio Aguirre, both of whom are well versed in advising local and international clients in the oil and mining sectors. The team is particularly active in energy-related litigation, but its experience also spans project finance, M&A, regulatory compliance, and environmental law and conservation issues.