Benito Zelaya
LexincorpRegional firm Lexincorp is equally adept at representing local and multinational companies in high-profile disputes in Honduras, enjoying a particularly strong profile in cases in the energy, construction and transport sectors. The team handles a steady stream of domestic arbitration, with a notable emphasis on breach of contract disputes, and also has a thriving litigation practice, which is routinely active in debt recovery actions. Practice head Benito Zelaya, the current president of the Honduran chapter of the CEIA, stands out for his expertise in commercial arbitration. Other key names include Max Canelas, who was promoted to partner in October 2023 and is the go-to for civil, commercial and criminal litigation, and associate Juan Carlos Benítez.
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Testimonials
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‘They know the construction environment and have a close relationship with the private institutions that regulate the construction industry in the country, such as the Chamber of Construction and the College of Civil Engineers of Honduras.’
‘The team stands out for its experience and quick responses.’
Key clients
- GISS
- Grupo Platino
- Inversiones Fezzan
- Desarrollo Agroindustrial Santiago de Colon
- Álya Construtora
- Consorcio Ingelmec Serpic
- Grupo Balam
- Puma Energy
- Superintendencia de Alianza Público-Privado (SAPP)
- Apolo Zona Libre
- Grupo Monge
- BAC
- Corporación Multi Inversiones (CMI)
- Atradius Collection
Work highlights
- Successfully achieved the dismissal of an arbitration claim brought against hydroelectric company CISA by Banco Atlantida over the late payment of a loan.
- Defending the Superintendence of Public-Private Partnerships (SAPP) against claims of abuse of authority brought by the operating company over the PPP contract for the recovery of losses in services provided by the National Electric Energy Company (ENEE).
- Acting for Puma Energy in a dispute over the survey and demarcation procedure for land leased by the client to three large restaurant chains.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Max Canelas
LexincorpPractice head
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Benito Zelaya