Alta Melara & Asociados
The ‘highly competent’ and ‘meticulous’ dispute resolution team at Alta Melara & Asociados combines with the administrative and public law department to handle both litigation and arbitration, as well as out-of-court settlements, with an emphasis on commercial, administrative and labour disputes. Benefitting from its broad regional network, the firm is particularly prominent in representing major Central and Latin American groups. ‘Dynamic’ office managing partner Oscar Melara heads the practice alongside Michael Rascoff, who is highlighted for his ‘extensive experience’; both are certified arbitrators in addition to acting as counsel. At senior associate level, Josafat Izaguirre (who has notable expertise in labour and administrative cases) and Alejandra Suárez are the names to note.
Testimonials
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‘Alta Melara & Asociados has a highly competent team of lawyers, working to a high standard that can easily compete with any firm with an international presence. Their responses to queries and requests for advice are timely, and they maintain an excellent balance with colleagues of different ages and specialties.’
‘Oscar Melara is an accurate, dynamic lawyer with knowledge of the national legal and business environment. Michael Rascoff is very analytical and has extensive experience in commercial, notarial, civil and litigation matters. Josafat Izaguirre assists us in complex administrative procedures and labour cases; he has very good judgement and experience, despite his young age, and provides timely advice.’
Key clients
- Corporación Multi Inversiones
- Compañía Avícola de Centroamérica
Work highlights
- Representing the Honduran branch of Corporación Multi Inversiones in the settlement of a labour lawsuit brought by former employees.
- Acted for Derivados del Maíz de Honduras (DEMAHSA), a Grupo Gruma company, in an arbitration relating to the termination of a distribution agreement with an international company based in Honduras.