Aguilar Castillo Love is widely recognised for its strength in the field of arbitration, with a standout record in high-profile domestic proceedings in the energy sector, where the firm represents all three of Guatemala’s electricity distributors; the team is also skilled in international cases. The team’s expertise in energy-related disputes further extends to acting for major national and international energy companies in corporate, administrative and criminal litigation. Practice head René Vicente Rodríguez is skilled in civil and criminal litigation and arbitration across a wide range of industry segments, including construction, consumer goods, agribusiness and fintech (in addition to an active practice as an arbitrator). The team also leans on the experience of office managing partner Juan Carlos Castillo Chacón, who has an extensive arbitration practice, particularly in the energy sector, and Natalia Callejas Aquino.
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- 'They have a focus on team quality. The firm is characterised by its prestigious reputation.'
- 'Excellent communication and client service. The lawyers are highly prepared.'
Key clients
- EEGSA (Empresa Eléctrica de Guatemala)
- Energuate (Distribuidora de Electricidad de Oriente and Distribuidora de Electricidad de Occidente)
- Jaguar Energy
- Transelec
Work highlights
- Representing Energuate in a challenge to regulations issued by the municipality of Río Hondo relating to the procedures, permits, licences and administrative costs for the construction and installation of power towers that have a severe negative impact on the client's operations.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
René Vicente Rodríguez