Highlighted for its ‘agility, good service and availability, and quick responses', Mayora & Mayora, S.C. advises major international companies as well as prominent names in the local market (including Guatemalan electricity distributor Energuate) on the full range of energy-related matters. The team has growing expertise in the renewable energy field, recently assisting with the development and financing of several solar power plants in Guatemala and other locations in Central America (with support from the firm’s offices in Honduras and El Salvador). Other core areas of expertise include public bids and contracts, regulatory and licensing issues and disputes (where the team is skilled in both local administrative litigation and international arbitration in the energy sector). Rafael Briz, who leads the firm’s administrative practice, has a wealth of experience in energy and natural resources matters. He is ably supported by senior associate Juan Carlos Foncea.
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‘The team stands out for its agility, good service and availability, quick responses and focus on finding solutions for the client.’
‘Ease of contact and quick responses.’
Key clients
- Redes Eléctricas De Centroamérica
- Deocsa-Deorsa (Energuate)
- Comercializadora Guatemalteca de Electricidad
- Grupo Cobra
- Grupo Ortiz
- Cox Energy
- Inkia Energy
- Extreme Energy
- Operadora de Terminales
- Obrascón Huarte Lain
- Grupo Montecriso
- Sampol
- Iprocel
- Grupo Negratin
Work highlights
- Assisting Cox Energy with the constitution of local entities in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras in order to initiate solar energy operations in the region.
- Representing Energuate in arbitration proceedings against the National Institute of Electricity (Inde) relating to a government contract for the construction of infrastructure for the transportation and distribution of energy.
- Acting for Energuate in administrative actions challenging the distribution of energy by private and municipal operators in areas where the client is authorised to operate.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Juan Carlos Foncea
Mayora & Mayora, S.C.Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rafael Briz