Alta QIL+4 Abogados
More informationAlta QIL+4 Abogados fields a comprehensive litigation and arbitration practice, with a strong track record in both domestic and cross-border proceedings, and attracts praise from clients for its ability to ‘understand the interests of international clients’. The ‘excellent’ team is a go-to choice for local and multinational companies involved in complex disputes in the energy sector, including high-profile constitutional litigation concerning mining and hydroelectric power projects. Civil, commercial and criminal disputes also feature in the firm’s caseload, along with a steady stream of asset recovery actions. Alejandro Solares Morales, a specialist in commercial litigation and domestic and international arbitration, heads the department. Other key figures on the deep bench include senior associates Luis Pedro Martínez, who is active in white-collar and financial criminal litigation, and Ignacio Grazioso, an expert in energy-related arbitration and the current president of Guatemalan arbitration centre Crecig, and associate Estuardo Marchena, who specialises in energy disputes. The team also leans on the senior experience of managing partner Marcos Ibargüen and José Quiñones.
Testimonials
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‘An excellent team - the best in the country in my opinion. It is a young, dynamic and sophisticated team.’
‘They are modern and sophisticated. They understand the interests of international clients.’
‘They are a competitive firm and are always available for their clients.’
‘Luis Pedro Martínez is not only extremely diligent with the cases in his charge, but also has in-depth knowledge of the applicable legislation. He is always available and at all times looks for the solution that best suits his client.’
'The prevention of disputes is what generates value in a law firm. Alta has provided us with comprehensive advice, starting by predicting possible areas of conflict and anticipating the results, which has allowed us to avoid disputes or go directly to mediation.'
'Commercial perspective when identifying potential disputes. Ignacio Grazioso and Luis Pedro Martínez have provided us with vital support with our operations.'
Key clients
- Pan American Silver
- Lácteos de Honduras (Lacthosa)
- Aceros de Guatemala
- British American Tobacco
- Banco G&T Continental
- Industrias Lácteas
- Ingenio Magdalena
- Renace
- CMI Alimentos
- Grupo Disagro
- Energía Limpia de Guatemala (Grupo Terra)
- UNO Guatemala (Grupo Terra)
- Ternium Internacional Guatemala
- Banco Agromercantil de Guatemala (Bancolombia)
- Grupo Frito Lay (PepsiCo)
- Colegio Americano de Guatemala
- Universidad del Valle de Guatemala
- WPP Group
- Desarrollo Iruña
- Belluno (Taco Bell)
- Créditos Centroamericanos Aktúa
- Universidad Galileo
- Calidad Inmobiliaria
- Asociación de Generadores Renovables (AGER)
- Grupo Secacao
- Anacapri (Grupo Onyx)
- Viento Blanco
- Jaguar Energy Guatemala
- Maquinas Exactas (Maxa)
- Naturaceites
- Tenneco INC
- Daimler
- Transactel (Grupo Telus)
- Cadefarma
- Ronald A Chisholm
- Grupo Rosul
- Asociación Nacional de Generadores
- Humbrall de Centroamerica
- Phillip Morris International
Work highlights
- Obtained a favourable award on behalf of Inkia Energy in an international arbitration case brought against an energy distribution company relating to the generation of energy in Guatemala.
- Successfully obtained a favourable award on behalf of Horus (Grupo Onyx) in an ICC arbitration case brought against the largest energy distribution company in Guatemala.
- Handling complex debt recovery cases on behalf of Banco Agromercantil, recovering over $35m in assets.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alejandro Solares Morales