Domestic firm Gufa Law attracts strong praise for its ‘ability to find agile and effective solutions’ and ‘extensive knowledge’ in the field of corporate law. The team plays a prominent role in advising multinational companies with a presence in Honduras on corporate governance, compliance, tax and regulatory issues, with a notable emphasis on the energy and telecoms sectors. Thanks to its close connections with international law firms, it is also well placed to assist with the local law aspects of major cross-border M&A transactions. Managing partner Maurício Villeda Jr, whose broad practice spans M&A, foreign investment and commercial contracts, leads the team. The capable pool of associates includes Julia Sandoval, who has expertise in cross-border transactions, Javier López and Marcela Barralaga, a specialist in regulatory compliance.
Testimonials
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‘Gufa Law has maintained the tradition of the premier corporate firm. More than just acting as legal representatives, they provide comprehensive solutions for the needs of their clients, assisting with their accounting, human resources, and image and marketing requirements, as well as legal services, using the strategic alliances they have at the national and international levels. They have modernised their facilities by incorporating cutting-edge technologies to improve communication and deliver the solutions their clients require, as well as physical comforts for work meetings.’
‘They have a team of highly trained, studious professionals, recognised for the values, ethics and morals they show in their professional behaviour. A sense of responsibility and the ability to find agile and effective solutions are some of the good qualities of their way of working. Their treatment of their clients and understanding of their needs generates a lot of loyalty. Sincerity is an innate feature of their advice - they are very frank about the possibilities of success in ongoing processes. Creativity is also a virtue, as is their ability to analyse our matters and the possible solutions.’
Key clients
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
- SAAM Towage
Work highlights
- Advised Softys on its strategic acquisition of Ontex's Latin American operations for $292.38m, a key expansion enhancing its continental reach.
- Successfully assisted MAN Energy Solutions with securing its free trade zone privileges, despite halting its $47.5m CHP plant operations in Honduras.