‘An excellent firm with great leaders', GT Legal has built a robust dispute resolution practice since its establishment in 2019 by former Palomo Abogados partner Juan José Porras Castillo. The team is skilled in civil, commercial, administrative and constitutional litigation, with a solid recent track record in cases in the energy sector. Another notable area of expertise is in criminal tax and anti-counterfeiting cases. Porras Castillo has a wealth of experience in disputes across a range of sectors in Guatemala, counting the country’s Chamber of Industry among his clients. Director Mario Guadrón is also a key contact, particularly for IP, tax and commercial disputes.
Testimonials
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- 'An excellent firm with great leaders. Very up to date with changes in the law.'
- 'They provide an immediate service, and are readily available to communicate with clients and explain cases.'
Key clients
- Royal Canadian Mint
- Distribuidora Electronica (Max Distelsa)
Work highlights
- Representing the Chamber of Industry of Guatemala in constitutional challenges to municipal regulations in different districts of the country which impose charges on electricity generation and infrastructure.
- Acting for Marcas Mundiales (the exclusive distributor of Pernod Ricard for Guatemala) in criminal actions seeking to prevent liquor smuggling.