Consortium Legal
More informationCentral American firm Consortium Legal's comprehensive dispute resolution practice is the first port of call for a host of large Honduran and multinational clients, routinely handling both domestic and cross-border litigation and arbitration, including proceedings before the International Chamber of Commerce. Contractual disputes are a core area of strength for the team, which has expertise across a wide range of industry segments, with recent cases spanning the automotive, food and beverages, banking, real estate, construction and energy sectors. Ulises Mejía, who is highly sought after both as counsel in litigation and arbitration, and as an arbitrator, leads the practice. The experienced team also includes Gustavo León-Gómez, a high-profile name for international commercial arbitration, and Daniela Villafranca, who is equally adept at civil and administrative litigation and arbitration. Senior associate Eduardo Medrano provides capable support, particularly in commercial litigation.
Key clients
- Nestlé Hondureña
- Volvo Do Brasil Veículos (Volvo Brasil)
- Volvo Construction Equipment
Work highlights
- Representing Volvo Brasil and Volvo Construction Equipment in a claim brought by a former distributor in Honduras relating to the unilateral termination of a distribution agreement.
- Representing Volvo Brasil in a claim brought by Income, a former Volvo customer in Honduras, against the client (as the manufacturer), Grupo Laeisz (the former Volvo distributor in Honduras) and Dequipos (the current distributor), seeking compensation for alleged hidden defects in machines purchased between 2006 and 2007.
- Defending Nestlé Hondureña in a lawsuit before the court of San Pedro Sula over non-compliance with a transportation contract.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ulises Mejía