Deloitte Legal Guatemala has established a prominent presence in Latin America, including in Guatemala, where the corporate team draws on its strong international and regional connections to advise a host of major domestic, multinational and multilatina clients. The practice is particularly active on the M&A front, but also handles day-to-day corporate, commercial and compliance issues. Ruby Asturias joined the firm from EY Law Central America in 2021 and is widely recognised for her experience in M&A and investment mandates; she is supported by senior lawyers Carmen María Mérida and Allan Jeancarlo Morales.
Testimonials
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- 'Very competent and up to date.'
- 'Ruby Asturias and Allan Morales stand out for their professionalism.'
Key clients
- Grupo Caabsa
- Obrascón Huarte Lain
Work highlights
- Advised two international clients on the due diligence and acquisition of a Guatemalan energy company.
- Advised a construction company on the legal and regulatory due diligence of potential acquisition targets in the industry.