BLP expanded its dispute resolution practice considerably in 2023 with the arrival of director Fernando Zelada, a highly regarded litigator who has over three decades of experience in the field, with a significant focus on labour disputes, from Arias. As well as growing its portfolio of cases relating to social security, the firm is developing a niche strength in environmental litigation, and continues to act for leading national, regional and multinational companies in a wide array of civil, criminal, commercial and administrative cases. Rodolfo Salazar, who maintains a broad dispute resolution practice with a strong emphasis on energy and environmental cases, leads the team, which also includes associates Javier Chacón (a specialist in constitutional litigation) and Julio Luján (whose areas of expertise include white-collar crime, IP and tax cases).
Testimonials
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- 'The service and commitment that its partners give to us as clients is exceptional. Some go beyond what is required of them in order to obtain the best results, and this is something that is not found everywhere.'
- 'Julio Luján and Rodolfo Salazar stand out for their honesty, courage, loyalty, commitment, transparency and good use of resources.'
Key clients
- PepsiCo
- Terminal de Granos del Pacífico
- Tata
- Empresa Agrícola El Hato
- Unicomer
- Petróleos del Sur
- Bedrock
- Chubb
- Banco Promerica
- Servicios Portuarios
Work highlights
- Acted for SBI International Holdings (Solel Boneh) in relation to the termination of work contracts for highway construction with the Ministry of Communications, Infrastructure and Housing of Guatemala.
- Acted for Grupo Promerica in a lawsuit against the Guatemalan Social Security Institute for the collection of employer and labour contributions of certain bonuses that should not be subject to social contributions.
- Represented Quala in a dispute with Negocios Maravilla, which opposes the registration of the client's VIVE 100% brands due to alleged similarity to its REVIVE brand.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rodolfo Salazar