Max Canelas
Partner
Lexincorp
More informationCentral American firm Lexincorp has a thriving arbitration practice in Honduras, with an emphasis on projects and concessions-related disputes, stemming from firm-wide expertise in this space. The team is also noted for its strength in mediation and litigation, including representing municipal authorities and major regional groups in the recovery of unpaid debt and taxes. Honduras managing partner Benito Zelaya leads the practice and enjoys a strong profile in arbitration; he previously shared leadership duties with senior associate Fabian Villeda, who left the firm in May 2023. The capable pool of junior lawyers includes senior associate Max Canelas, who has an emphasis on criminal and financial enforcement litigation, and experienced associate Juan Carlos Benítez, a key contact for the full spectrum of litigation.
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Key clients
- Chuck E Cheese Honduras
- Puma Energy
- Municipalidad del Distrito Central Tegucigalpa-Comayaguela
- Corporación Multi Inversiones (CMI)
- Colegio de Ingenieros
Work highlights
- Defending Entretenimiento y Diversiones, the Chuck E Cheese franchisee in Honduras, in a claim brought by the municipality for unpaid fees relating to the use of games machines on the client's premises.
- Representing CMI in a series of debt recovery lawsuits in Honduras.
- Representing the municipality of Distrito Central (Tegucigalpa and Comayagüela) in a series of tax recovery lawsuits.
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Benito Zelaya
Managing Partner
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Benito Zelaya