A ‘well-rounded' team with ’sound knowledge and experience' across the full spectrum of tax law, Mayora & Mayora, S.C. also benefits from its membership of Lataxnet, an alliance of Latin American tax firms, when advising major local and regional financial institutions and corporations. The team is commended for its experience in tax and customs disputes, representing clients in significant cases concerning transfer pricing, income tax and VAT. Other notable areas of activity include providing ongoing advice on customs issues, local tax regulations and tax incentives, and assisting with the tax structuring of M&A and other investments. The ‘outstanding' Eduardo Mayora brings ’national and international prestige' to the practice, advising on a wide array of transactional and contentious tax matters. Juan Carlos Casellas is another key figure in the team, with a focus on tax litigation.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Mayora & Mayora team is distinguished by its specific knowledge in specialised areas of tax law, with an emphasis on topics that we know are complex and little known in our market. We have found that the team has comprehensive services in the various areas of law in which we require assistance, whether ongoing or on a case-by-case basis.’

  • ‘Eduardo Mayora is an outstanding professional with recognised national and international prestige, which is why we consider it to be a strategic advantage that our company has benefitted from his legal advice for several decades. In tax matters, few lawyers have a resume that contains executive positions as well as specialised knowledge of international tax legislation.’

  • 'It is a very well-rounded team with specialisms in different areas.'

  • 'Highly professional, with sound knowledge and experience in their specialist areas. Up to date with all the latest trends.'

Key clients

  • Banco Industrial
  • Cindu de Guatemala
  • Ingenio Palo Gordo
  • Bolsa de Valores Nacional de Guatemala
  • Pochteca Guatemala
  • Elevadores Otis
  • Belcorp
  • Grupo Monge
  • Grupo Salinas
  • Arroyo/EDC
  • Notus Energy
  • Zaimella
  • Aviateca (Avianca)
  • Operadora de Terminales
  • GBM de Guatemala

Work highlights

  • Acting for a global banana buyer and supplier in a transfer pricing case in which the local tax authority claims the client owes several hundred million quetzal.

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Eduardo Mayora