Roberto Alejandro Williams
Partner
ECIJA
More informationOne of the few international firms in Honduras, ECIJA counts a number of household-name multinationals among the clients of its dispute resolution practice, which is singled out for its ‘excellent follow-up’ and ‘24/7 responses’. The team has an extensive litigation practice, with its recent caseload including disputes across the banking, insurance, pharmaceutical and energy sectors; in addition, Honduras managing partner Roberto Williams and renowned IP practitioner Leonardo Casco Fortín (who is also a partner at IP boutique Bufete Casco) recently handled several high-profile trade mark-related cases. Williams co-heads the practice with up-and-coming partner Jorge Arturo Reina, who handles civil, commercial, administrative and construction disputes. Rosalinda Cruz Sequeira also lends senior expertise to the team.
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Testimonials
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- 'We are very pleased with the service provided by the firm. One point I would really like to highlight is the excellent follow-up on our cases and 24/7 responses to any inquiry.'
- 'Excellent partners and associates, professional service and prompt attention.'
- 'The team stands out for its availability and attention to the needs of my company.'
Key clients
- Banco Lafise
- Cámara Hondureña de Aseguradores (CAHDA)
- Grupo GSQ
- Guccio Gucci
- Apple
- Banco Ficohsa
Work highlights
- Acting for Banco Lafise in a high volume of debt recovery actions.
- Acting for Cámara Hondureña de Aseguradores (CAHDA) in a series of contentious-administrative cases against the National Commission of Banking and Insurance.
- Acting for Grupo GSQ in a dispute over the benefits of a private pension fund which are being claimed by a former employee.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Rosalinda Cruz Sequeira
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jorge Arturo Reina
Jorge Arturo Reina, partner at ECIJA Honduras Private Client & Trust, Public Policy, Dispute Resolution: Litigation and Arbitration and Real Estate practices.
Reina has more than 10 years of experiencia in Public Policy and Dispute Resolution and more than 5 as Legal Project Manager at Sinohydro Corporation Limited in the structuring, execution and management of Patuca III Hidroelectric , the biggest hydroelectric project in Honduras.
In 2017, he participated as Leader of the team that provided legal advice to the Trust Bank that managed the construction of the Government Civic Center
Jorge Arturo Reina graduated in Law at, Universidad Autónoma Nacional de Honduras, and has a Postgraduate degree in International Trust Training from the Catholic University of Honduras and FELABAN.
Reina speaks English and Spanish.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Roberto Williams, Jorge Arturo Reina