With ‘extensive knowledge of local legislation’ and a strong presence throughout Central America, regional firm Aguilar Castillo Love is frequently the first port of call for foreign investors involved in high-stakes commercial arbitration in Honduras. The team, which also noted for its skill in administrative litigation, is particularly active in disputes in the energy, mining and projects space, in line with the firm’s signature strength in this area. Office managing partner Enrique Rodríguez Burchard, who maintains a broad all-round disputes practice, leads the team alongside Juan José Alcerro Milla, who has additional expertise in tax and IP litigation. Carolina Aguirre Larios and Victor Alejandro Martínez are increasingly prominent in infrastructure and energy-related cases.
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- 'One of the team's outstanding qualities is their extensive knowledge of local legislation in commercial and civil cases, as well as of comparable cases. Another thing that stands out is their strength and skill in presenting the case, both in arbitral and judicial proceedings.'
- 'It is a competitive firm that maintains close relationships with clients.'
Key clients
- Terra Inversiones
- CMI Alimentos
- Volvo Construction Equipment
- Tigo (Millicom)
- Banco Lafise
- GE Healthcare
Work highlights
- Acting for Terra Inversiones in relation to a potential dispute over the renewal of material contracts for two energy projects, seeking to avoid the appropriation of the power plants by the state.
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Practice head
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Enrique Rodríguez Burchard, Juan José Alcerro Milla