Praised for its ‘excellent leadership in the resolution of disputes', Arias fields a comprehensive practice spanning civil, commercial, administrative and constitutional litigation, frequently joining forces with the firm’s IP, tax and labour departments to handle significant contentious matters in these areas. Criminal cases form another key dimension of the practice; this is a specialist area for former assistant district attorney Mónica Medrano, who was promoted to special counsel in 2023, and has an excellent record in fraud and money laundering-related cases. On the arbitration front, the team is adept at handling both local and cross-border proceedings, drawing on the experience as an arbitrator of practice head Mario René Archila, whose three decades of practice run the gamut of dispute resolution matters. The capable pool of associates includes Karla Gómez, who specialises in labour litigation, and Alvaro Reyes, who acts alongside Archila on a wide range of commercial and administrative cases.
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Testimonials
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‘Mario Archila Cruz and Alvaro Reyes are a proactive team and provide quick and informed responses.’
‘Excellent leadership in the resolution of disputes. The support provided during the process and the strategies proposed are extraordinary.’
‘The partner in charge is accessible when he is needed, and provides efficient and timely assistance.’
Key clients
- Chevron Petroleum Company
- Walmart México and Central America
- Grupo Q Guatemala
- Aseguradora Solidum
- American Bar Association
- Inter-American Development Bank
- Adoc de Guatemala
- Hanesbrands
- Coca-Cola
- Novartis Farmacéutica
Lawyers
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Practice head
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Mario Archila