Highlighted for its ‘capacity for analysis, personalised service, knowledge and experience', Mayora & Mayora, S.C. fields a diverse dispute resolution practice encompassing civil, commercial, constitutional, criminal and administrative litigation, as well as arbitration. In particular, the team draws on the firm’s expertise in the energy sector to represent major power companies in various disputes, in addition to joining up with the employment department to act for leading local and international clients in labour litigation. Paola Galich, who has a strong all-round litigation practice, leads the team, with support from regional managing partner Eduardo Mayora, senior associates José Ramos (an expert in civil, commercial and criminal litigation) and Byron Deulofeu (whose areas of strength include healthcare disputes), and associate Martin Chávez (who focuses on labour and administrative litigation).
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team stands out for its diversity and analytical skills.’
‘Paola Galich and Marvin Chávez are excellent listeners and know their subject.’
'I would like to highlight the team's capacity for analysis, personalised service, knowledge and experience.'
Key clients
- Orion
- Técnicas de Desalinización de Aguas (Tedagua)
- Asociación de Educación y Cultura, Alejandro Von Humboldt (AVH) and Colegio Alemán de Guatemala
- Pochteca de Guatemala
- Kluane
- Deorsa-Deocsa
- Asociación Española de Beneficiencia
- Elevadores Otis
- Payless Shoe Source
- Ufinet
Work highlights
- Representing Orion in civil, constitutional and criminal proceedings relating to its right to property on the Pacific coast.
- Representing Tedagua in a dispute with Instituto de Fomento Municipal (Infom) arising from the termination of an infrastructure construction contract, which will go to arbitration under ICC rules.
- Representing Asociación AVH and Colegio Alemán de Guatemala in civil claims brought against the clients by the family of a student.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paola Galich